Chlamydia
By: Abi Bashton and Keishaun Van Ness
Type of Pathogen
Chlamydia is a bacteria.This bacteria is called chlamydia trachomatis.
Transmission Sites
This bacteria is spread through sex, oral sex and touching of bodily fluids.
Symptoms
The symptoms involve discharge through penis and vagina, pain during pissing, sex and lower abdomen, bleeding occurs between periods, mild fevers and muscle aches.
Treatments
Your doctor will prescribe antibiotics that clears up infection in 7 to 10 days
Prevention
The best way to prevent chlamydia is abstinence or the use of latex condoms
Chlamydia on the Penis
Chlamydia on the vagina
Chlamydia on the mouth
Other Information
Chlamydia in most cases does not have noticeable symptoms. It tends to be most common in young women.
Source of Information
- Mayo Clinic
- Youngmenshealthsite.org