CHLAMYDIA Ab detection by ELISA method

Описание: Chlamydia is a sexually transmitted infection (STI) caused by a bacteria.Chlamydia is a common STD that can infect both men and women. It can cause serious , permanent damage to a woman's reproductive system. This can make it difficult or impossible for her to get pregnant later on. chlamydia can also cause a potentially fatal ectopic pregnancy (pregnancy that occurs outside the womb).The main ways people get chlamydia are from having vaginal sex and anal sex, but it can also be spread through oral sex. Rarely, you can get chlamydia by touching your eye if you have infected fluids on your hand. Chlamydia can also be spread to a baby during birth if the mother has it.

》》》》Symptoms in women include

Abnormal vaginal discharge, which may have a strong smell
A burning sensation when urinating
Pain during intercourse

》》》》 Symptoms in men include

Discharge from your penis
A burning sensation when urinating
Burning or itching around the opening of your penis
Pain and swelling in one or both testicles (although this is less common)

● CAUSES

The Chlamydia trachomatis bacterium is most commonly spread through vaginal, oral and anal sex. It's also possible for pregnant women to spread chlamydia to their children during delivery, causing pneumonia or a serious eye infection in the newborns.

● RISK FACTOR

Factors that increase your risk of Chlamydia trachomatis include:

Being sexually active before age 25
Having multiple sex partners
Not using a condom consistently
History of sexually transmitted infection

● COMPLICATIONS
Chlamydia trachomatis can be associated with:
Pelvic inflammatory disease (PID) :- PID is an infection of the uterus and fallopian tubes that causes pelvic pain and fever. Severe infections might require hospitalization for intravenous antibiotics. PID can damage the fallopian tubes, ovaries and uterus, including the cervix.
Infection near the testis (epididymitis) :-  A chlamydia infection can inflame the coiled tube located beside each testicle (epididymis). The infection can result in fever, scrotal pain and swelling.
Prostate gland infections :- Rarely, the chlamydia organism can spread to a man's prostate gland. Prostatitis can cause pain during or after sex, fever and chills, painful urination, and lower back pain.
Infections in newborns :- The chlamydia infection can pass from the vaginal canal to your child during delivery, causing pneumonia or a serious eye infection.
Ectopic pregnancy :- This occurs when a fertilized egg implants and grows outside of the uterus, usually in a fallopian tube. The pregnancy needs to be removed to prevent life-threatening complications, such as a burst tube. A chlamydia infection increases this risk.
Infertility Chlamydia infections — even those that produce no signs or symptoms — can cause scarring and obstruction in the fallopian tubes, which might make women infertile.
Reactive arthiritis :-  People who have Chlamydia trachomatis are at higher risk of developing reactive arthritis, also known as Reiter's syndrome. This condition typically affects the joints, eyes and urethra — the tube that carries urine from your bladder to outside of your body.

● PREVENTION

The surest way to prevent chlamydia infection is to abstain from sexual activities. Short of that, you can:
Use condoms :-Use a male latex condom or a female polyurethane condom during each sexual contact. Condoms used properly during every sexual encounter reduce but don't eliminate the risk of infection.
Limit your number of sex partners:- Having multiple sex partners puts you at a high risk of contracting chlamydia and other sexually transmitted infections.
Get regular screening :- If you're sexually active, particularly if you have multiple partners, talk with your doctor about how often you should be screened for chlamydia and other sexually transmitted infections.
Avoid douching  Douching decreases the number of good bacteria in the vagina, which can increase the risk of infection