Chlamydia in the blood are special bacteria of a pathogenic nature that feel great in the human circulatory system and lead to the emergence of many diseases. Chlamydia is considered the most common disease that is transmitted due to unprotected intercourse between partners. According to statistics, about 15% of people who have sex are infected.
Diseases of the genitourinary system or lymphatic granuloma may occur depending on the type of bacteria. Both men and women are at risk, although the latter are more likely to transmit chlamydia. Moreover, the spread of infection through the blood may not be accompanied by symptoms, but occurs in a latent form for quite a long time.
Chlamydia infections:
There are two methods of transmission: household and, as noted above, through sexual contact. If the latter method is found everywhere, then it is extremely difficult to become infected through household items. This is due to the fact that chlamydia in the blood exists perfectly, but when it enters the usual environment, they quickly die. But at a temperature of 19 degrees there is, albeit an insignificant, but the probability of the transfer of bacteria, for example, through a toilet seat or public pool, as well as dirty dishes.
In women, the transmission process occurs after sexual intercourse with an infected man. When it enters the mucous membrane of the uterus, chlamydia is considered dangerous, but does not begin to multiply. After about 5 hours, the bacterium transforms into the reticular body and begins to actively divide. Another 6 hours is spent on its active reproduction, then a huge number of bacteria appear, which can infect all surrounding cells. The complete infection process takes a maximum of 72 hours. In this case, there is the appearance of secretions and pains in the lower abdomen. But often the chlamydia in the blood of a woman seems to freeze and take a wait-and-see attitude. As soon as the immune system becomes a little weaker, the infection process will begin.
In men, bacteria develop and multiply according to a similar scenario. But due to the peculiarity of the anatomical structure, their infection is accompanied by pronounced symptoms. And this is not surprising, because in the male part of the population, the active reproduction of bacteria leads to disorders of the urethra, and in women, the uterus is primarily affected. Therefore, the patient experiences itchy sensations in the genital area, discharge is observed, sometimes pain. The consequences of chlamydia infection in men is the occurrence of urethritis.
Bacteria can be transmitted to children even in the womb, along with the amniotic fluid, as well as during the birth process. As a rule, with the infection of amniotic fluid, a threshold arises that can provoke a miscarriage. During childbirth, bacteria enter the baby’s mucosa, resulting in infection, usually the eye. This is very dangerous, as it can lead to complete blindness of the baby.
When the first symptoms or suspicions appear, a blood test for chlamydia should be taken. But it is worth remembering that it is not reliable enough and can show the correct result no earlier than on the 10th day of infection. A mini-test is also very convenient, which allows you to get a result at home. You can buy it at any pharmacy, and it is available for sale. But the probability of correct diagnosis by such a test is very low and is only 20%. Chlamydia in the blood can be determined by scraping the cells of the affected mucosa, the smear gives a good reason to start treatment.
Treatment is carried out comprehensively and lasts no more than a month. Preference is given to those drugs that can penetrate directly into the cells. After the end of the treatment cycle, the patient must undergo mandatory examinations for another two months.