Infection: Chlamydia Flashcards
1
Q
What is the bacterial cause of chlamydia?
A
Chlamydia trachomatis
2
Q
What are the symptoms of chlamydia?
A
Most people are asymptomatic
Women can have vaginal discharge and burning on urination, vaginal bleeding, painful intercours
Men can have penile discharge, burning on urination and swelling of one or both testicles
3
Q
What are some complications if chlamydia persists without treatment?
A
Can cause pelvic inflammatory disease leading to infertility
Repeated infections of the eyes can cause trachoma (blindness)
4
Q
How is chlamydia transmitted?
A
Vaginal, anal or oral sex
During childbirth
Eye infection can be spread by flies or contaminated towels
5
Q
How are chlamydial infections treated?
A
Tetracyclines and erythromycin
