Chlamydia trachomatis is a common sexually transmitted disease, which often has no visible symptoms. If untreated, chlamydia can make a woman infertile or be passed to a baby during childbirth, causing pneumonia, eye infections and, in severe cases, blindness. Chlamydia is not routinely tested for but can be treated with antibiotics.
a common sexually transmitted disease (STD). Most people have no symptoms, but chlamydia can cause serious damage a women's reproductive organs. When a woman does have symptoms, they may include thin vaginal discharge and other symptoms similar to gonorrhea like burning when urinating. Long-term irritation may cause lower abdominal pain, inflammation of the pelvic organs, and pelvic inflammatory disease (PID).
organism causing a sexually transmitted disease characterized by burning on urination, frequent and painful urination, and low back pain; may spread to uterine (Fallopian) tubes in females
A micro organism, Chlamydia trachomatis, that's a frequent cause of sexually transmitted disease. It can also cause pneumonia and eye infections.
a sexually transmissible infection. (see Be safe: avoiding diseases and infections) or Need Help Now.
An infection caused by the bacterium Chlamydia trachomatis. A very common STD in women which is often asymptomatic and may cause infertility.
Infectious microorganism associated most often with vaginal infections in women; characterized by a whitish discharge from the penis. Chlamydia can be sexually transmitted and can also cause a form of prostatitis.
Bacteria responsible for a sexually transmitted infection that may damage the fallopian tubes and/or the male reproductive ducts, thereby causing infertility.
An infection caused by the bacterium Chlamydia trachomatis. Despite being one of the most common STDs in women, it is often asymptomatic.
A sexually transmissible infection caused by Chlamydia trachomatis. Most women and about half the men with chlamydia infection have no symptoms or signs of infection. Untreated, chlamydia can lead to infertility.
a bacterial infection spread by sexual contact which can infect the female reproductive tract.
A germ, or infective agent, responsible for infection of, and damage to, the fallopian tubes. In men particularly, chlamydial infection can cause nonspecific urethritis, with a feeling of burning during the passing of urine or with a yellow-colored discharge from the penis. In women, there can be a vaginal discharge or there can be mild or moderate abdominal pain from acute salpingitis; it should be suspected whenever there is yellow-colored mucus in the cervix during the taking of a Pap smear (i.e. when there is cervicitis). There might be no symptoms in either sex. The diagnosis of a current, untreated infection is made by testing cell scrapings from the canal of the cervix or from the urethra. As a germ, chlamydia is like a virus in some ways (it can grow only inside cells) and like a bacterium in others (it responds to some antibiotics -- especially tetracyclines and erythromycin). When it's diagnosed, both partners should be treated. A past infection can be revealed by measuring serum chlamydial antibodies, although false positive tests can occur.
One of the most common sexually transmitted bacterium that infects the reproductive system.
a kind of bacteria that is responsible for infections of the genital tract, especially through sexual transmission.
a sexually transmitted infection caused by bacteria of the genus Chlamydia
coccoid rickettsia infesting birds and mammals; cause infections of eyes and lungs and genitourinary tract
a specialised bacteria that can cause upper respiratory disease in young cats especially
A common sexually transmitted infection that if left untreated, can cause tubal damage in the female and affect sperm quality in the male. Tests and treatments are needed for both partners before assisted conception.
Microorganisms that cause several human infections and can be transmitted sexually.
the most common bacteria-caused STD in North America. Symptoms include urethritis, proctitis, and inflammation of the eye's conjunctiva (called trachoma).
Type of bacteria which frequently attacks the sex organs
Chlamydia testing detects infection with the organism Chlamydia trachomatis. This organism causes infection of the urinary or reproductive organs and can result in infertility.
A curable STI that affects both men and women, chlamydia is often asymptomatic. Chlamydia infection can lead to serious complications, including infertility.
A commonly found bacteria that may present a fertility problem for some couples. These bacteria may be present without any symptoms. In some women, presence of the bacteria may result in tubal scarring. To determine if this bacteria is present, a culture is done of the woman's cervical mucus or the man's semen secretions.
The most common sexually transmitted bacterial infection.
A bacterial infection of the genital area, spread through unprotected vaginal, oral or anal intercourse. This STD often has no symptoms but can lead to infertility in men and women if left untreated. Chlamydia is a bacterial infection and can be treated with antibiotics.
Small organisms associated with pneumonia, abortion, diarrhea, conjunctivitis, arthritis and encephalitis.
An STI caused by bacteria that often has no symptoms. If symptoms occur, they may include burning during urination, discharge and bleeding during intercourse for girls. For guys, common symptoms include pain during urination and a watery discharge. Chlamydia can cause infertility and ectopic pregnancy if it is not treated early. Because Chlamydia is a bacterial infection, it can easily be treated with antibiotics.
Very common sexually transmitted disease or urinary tract infection caused by a bacteria-like organism in the urethra and reproductive system.
A sexually transmitted disease that may affect both males and females; there may be few symptoms and if left untreated the disease can often lead to infertility.
A sexually transmitted infection caused by the microorganism chlamydia trachomatis.
A type of bacteria that is frequently transmitted sexually between partners or from an infected mother to her newborn child; the most common sexually transmitted bacterial disease which can damage the Fallopian tubes.
A common sexually transmitted disease that can cause pelvic inflammatory disease, infertility, and problems during pregnancy.
A sexually-transmitted disease that is often without symptoms. Some females experience a white vaginal discharge that resembles cottage cheese, a burning sensation when urinating, itching, and painful intercourse. A clear watery urethral discharge in the male probably is a chlamydia infection.
A sexually transmitted disease caused by a parasitic bacterium that lives inside cells of the reproductive tract.
A bacterial infection that can cause disease. Left untreated it can lead to cancer.
A type of bacterial organism that is frequently transmitted sexually between partners or from an infected mother to her newborn child; the most common sexually transmitted bacterial disease (venereal disease). A leading cause of tubal damage in women and men.
The most common sexually transmitted (passed) disease in the U.S. Many women do not have symptoms of chlamydia. Untreated, chlamydia can lead to pelvic infection and infertility (inability to become pregnant). People who are sexually active and who have multiple sexual partners are at the highest risk of getting chlamydia. A doctor can test and treat people for chlamydia. Learn more about this STD.
The fastest-spreading STD in the U.S., chlamydia infects as many as four million men and women each year. More information available. As many as 85 percent of cases in women and 40 percent of cases in men are symptomless. If undetected and untreated, chlamydia can lead to serious complications in women. Each year, chlamydia causes as many as half of the one million cases of pelvic inflammatory disease (PID), an infection of the female reproductive organs that can cause infertility and ectopic pregnancy. Infants born to mothers with chlamydia may be infected with chlamydial conjunctivitis or pneumonia. When symptoms are present, they usually appear within one to three weeks after sex with an infected partner. Symptoms include abnormal genital discharge and burning during urination. Women may experience lower abdominal pain if PID develops as a result of the chlamydia infection. Men may suffer swelling or pain in the testicles.
A sexually transmitted disease, see STD Fact Sheets.
A sexually transmitted disease that may cause impaired fertility .
the fastest-spreading STD in the U.S.; a bacterial infection that infects up to four million men and women every year. Often no symptoms are present, especially in women. Untreated chlamydia is dangerous—it can cause sterility, Pelvic Inflammatory Disease ( PID), and increase the chances for life-threatening tubal pregnancies. Chlamydia is treated with antibiotics and can be prevented by avoiding sexual intercourse or by using a latex or polyurethane condom with every sex act.
A microorganism that lives as an intracellular parasite. It has a number of properties in common with gramnegative bacteria. Of the two types, Chlamydia trachomatis is a organism that lives in the conjunctiva of the eye and the epithelium of the urethra and cervix. It is responsible for inclusion conjunctivitis, lymphogranuloma venereum and trachoma.
or Chlamydia trachomatis, a sexually transmitted organism that causes infection of the male and female genital tract.
A sexually transmitted infection that may or may not include symptoms. If symptoms occur they may include discharge and itching. Curable with antibiotics.
A sexually transmitted disease (see Sexually Transmitted Disease). The most common sexually transmitted bacterium ( Chlamydia trachomatis) that infects the reproductive system. In fact, in a 1998 NIAID press release (fact sheet), chlamydia was reported to be the most common STD in the United States. The infection is frequently asymptomatic (i.e., shows no symptoms), but if left untreated, can cause sterility in women.
A common sexually transmitted disease, often with no visible symptoms; treatable with antibiotics. If untreated, chlamydia can make a woman infertile or be passed to an infant during childbirth, causing pneumonia, eye infections, and, in severe cases, blindness.
A common sexually-transmitted disease of humans that is caused by the bacterium Chlamydia trachmatis.
A shortened form of Chlamydia trachomatis, a bacterium that is the most common cause of sexually transmitted disease in women of reproductive age.
a sexually transmitted infection caused by microscopic organisms called chlamydiae. It can damage the reproductive organs and result in pain and infertility.
A type of bacteria that causes a common sexually transmitted disease, whose symptoms include painful urination and mild, mucus-like discharge.
A sexually transmitted bacterial infection that commonly produces damaged fallopian tubes and may also effect male fertility.
This is one of the most common sexually transmitted infections (STIs) and is very common among teenagers and young adults. It's caused by bacteria and is spread by having unprotected sex (vaginal, anal, or oral) with someone who is infected, even though they may not have any symptoms.
A sexually transmitted disease, it is a common cause of pelvic infection and subsequent tubal damage and infertility.
A type of bacteria one species of which causes an infection very similar to gonorrhea in the way that it is spread, the symptoms it produces, and the long-term consequences. See the entire definition of Chlamydia
An infectious disease that is transmitted sexually. May cause minor pain and discharge, or may be asymptomatic. If left untreated, it may cause infertility.
A common sexually transmitted disease, often with no visible symptoms. Left untreated, chlamydia can make a woman infertile. If a woman who has chlamydia becomes pregnant, she can pass the infection on to the baby, causing pneumonia, eye infections, and, in severe cases, blindness. Chlamydia is treatable with antibiotics. All babies receive antibiotics in their eyes after they are born to protect against chlamydia.
A highly contagious bacterial infection of the upper respiratory tract which causes flu-like symptoms including coughing, sneezing and runny eyes and nose. A vaccine is available for cats considered "at risk."
A sexually transmitted disease that is a common cause of pelvic infections and subsequent tubal damage.
A group of bacterial micro-organisms that causes various infectious diseases in humans. It is the most common sexually transmitted disease in the U.S. It can be treated with antibiotics.
Chlamydia is a sexually transmitted parasite that often produces no outward symptoms. If left undetected in women it can lead to Pelvic Inflammatory Disease (PID), which in turn can create blockages in the fallopian tubes from scar tissue. In men it can cause inflammation of the testes and the tubes surrounding them. To test for chlamydia, physicians are likely to take cervical swabs and/or blood antibody tests. Chlamydia is treated using a strong form of antibiotics.
A bacterial STD. Most people with chlamydia aren't aware they have it since there are usually no symptoms. Untreated, CT often results in pelvic inflammatory disease (PID), infertility, ectopic pregnancy, and chronic pelvic pain.
a sexually transmitted disease. If a pregnant woman has chlamydia, the disease may be passed to her child during birth. This may cause an infection of the eye (conjunctivitis) or pneumonia in the baby.
a bacterial infection of the pelvic organs and urinary tract transmitted by sexual activity.
A sexually transmitted disease that causes inflammation of the reproductive organs.
A bacterial infection often found in the human genital tract. It can cause disease such as urethritis and conjunctivitis.
A virus-like bacteria, most commonly sexually transmitted. There are an estimated 4.5 million cases of chlamydia in the U.S. every year.
A common bacterial sexually transmitted disease that can lead to Pelvic Inflammatory Disease.
Chlamydia is a common term for infection with any bacteria belonging to the phylum Chlamydiae. This term derives from the name of the bacterial genus Chlamydia in the family Chlamydiaceae, order Chlamydiales, class and phylum Chlamydiae. There are two genera in Chlamydiaceae: Chlamydia and Chlamydophila.
