Sexually transmitted diseases are different. These include chlamydia. Its causative agent is a cocciform gram-negative intracellular microorganism - the bacterium chlamydia trachomatis. This parasite dies at a temperature of sixty degrees Celsius, however, exposure should occur for at least ten minutes. But it is resistant to cold. The bacterium does not die even at seventy degrees below zero for several years.
Common disease
Today, one of the most common diseases is chlamydia. The causes of women - the ingestion of pathogenic bacteria by the oral, vaginal and anal route with sperm and secretions of the male penis. In the domestic way, it is practically not transmitted. Similarly, chlamydia appears in men. The causes in this case are the secretion of the female vagina on the mucous membranes.
When antibodies are detected to this ailment, it signals the presence of an infectious process. Even if there are no symptoms, this only indicates that while the body copes with the harmful effects of these bacteria and limits their reproduction, it will not work out completely.
More reasons
How else can chlamydia appear? The causes of occurrence, in addition to sexual contact, are the transmission of parasites by the mother to her baby in the womb and during childbirth, as well as with a small likelihood of household infection. The disease affects the nasopharynx, urogenital system, respiratory tract and eyes. The probability of contracting chlamydia with unprotected contact is fifty percent.
Since the body does not produce immunity to these bacteria, there is no guarantee that an ill person will not be able to get infected again. Therefore, sex with unfamiliar people should be safe, that is, using a condom. In crowded places, such as swimming pools, baths, saunas, fitness clubs and so on, personal hygiene standards must be observed. Indeed, it is here that there is a chance of infection.
Course of the disease
We understood what chlamydia is. Causes of occurrence are also considered. Now consider the course of the disease. In women, a lesion begins with the cervix and vagina, then the uterus itself is connected to inflammation. If no action is taken, the infection continues to spread through the fallopian tubes into the peritoneum with ovaries. There are frequent cases of transition of infection to the rectum.
In men, chlamydia develops a little differently. The reasons for the occurrence in this case are not so important. First, the urethra becomes inflamed, and the infection affects the prostate gland, testicles and appendages. Through the urethra, transparent, odorless discharge comes out.
Very often, both in men and in women, the disease is asymptomatic, which is very bad, since it becomes chronic. It is quite difficult to treat, especially if it is a chronicle. Self-treatment is strictly not allowed, only under the supervision of a doctor. This procedure must be performed by both partners without fail.