By Michael Albuquerque, Leo Gonzalez, Corey Leclerc Chlamydia By Michael Albuquerque, Leo Gonzalez, Corey Leclerc

Definition of Chlamydia a very small parasitic bacterium that, like a virus, requires the biochemical mechanisms of another cell in order to reproduce. Bacteria of this type cause various diseases including trachoma, psittacosis, and nonspecific urethritis. Lifestyle

General facts about chlamydia More then 2 million in the U.S have Chlamydia No one dies from Chlamydia It is decreasing And either group can get chlamydia male or female

Cause and risk factors for chlamydia The cause of Chlamydia through unprotected vaginal, anal, or oral sex who has it. Some of the risk factors are age, birth control, gender, Hygiene, medical history and sexual practices

Preventing chlamydia Use condoms Limit your number of sex partners Get regular screenings Avoid douching

Symptoms of Chlamydia Women: an abnormal vaginal discharge, a burning sensation when urinating. Men: a discharge from their penis, a burning sensation when urinating, pain and swelling in one or both testicles Both: rectal pain, discharge, bleeding

Medical tests There are laboratory tests to diagnose chlamydia. They will ask a urine sample or a Cotton swab

Treatment for chlamydia It can be treated through all the medication the doctor prescribes you

Complications of chlamydia The out look to chlamydia is not so serious. It can be cured. However if you don't get it checked or take ur medicine then it can lead too serious health problems such as fevers and preventing children It will get worse if you don't treat it but if you treat it. You will be cured The cure is taking the prescriptions the doctors gives you to treat it No the only complications are if u don't get it looked at or treated

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Summary of chlamydia That you shouldn't be worried if you got chlamydia because it can be treated and cured We have learned that best way to see if you got chlamydia is

Work citied www.m.webmd.com/sexual-conditions/tc/chlamydia-prevention http://ehealthforum.com/health/chlamydia_causes_and_risk_factors- e644.html www.mayoclinic.org/diseases- conditions/chlamydia/basics/prevention/CON-20020807 www.cdc.gov/std/Chlamydia/STDFact-Chlamydia.htm