Chlamydia

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Chlamydia

Definition

Answer 1

Is cause by a bacteria called chlamydia trachomatis

Most common sexually transmitted infection in the uk

Question 2

Chlamydia

Causes

Answer 2

Unprotected vaginal, anal and oral sex

Coming into contact with your partners genitals

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Chlamydia

Major symptoms

Answer 3

Not noticeable symptoms, may develop weeks or months later
Males - pain when urinating 
Discharge from top of penis (white/cloudy/watery)
Pain in testicle 
Females - pain when going to the toilet 
Change in vaginal discharge 
Pain/bleeding during and after sex 
Pain in abdomen

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Chlamydia

Medical intervention

Answer 4

Urine sample
Occasionally a swab test
Taking antibiotics (correctly) 
Azithromycin (single dose)
Doxycycline (2 a day for a week)

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Chlamydia

Lifestyle changes

Answer 5

Refrain from sex for 1 week

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Chlamydia

PIESF

Answer 6

P - lone term pelvic pain, infertility, ectopic pregnancy
I - more educated on sti, lack of concentration
E - embarrassment, denial, frustration, guilt
S - effect relationship, withdraw themselves while infected
F - low wages