Sexually Transmitted Disease in Women: Chlamydia Trachomatis

Sexually Transmitted Disease in Women: Chlamydia Trachomatis

Chlamydia Trachomatis is an infectious disease transmitted by sexual contact. Chlamydia is a sexually transmitted disease caused by bacteria that can affect men and women, but in the case of women is normal and can cause significant damage to their reproductive organs, causing even infertility. All sexually active people who have sex with different people are at greater risk for chlamydia. The cause of the disease are intracellular bacteria. In most cases, infection with chlamydia are sexually transmitted. The probability of infection through unprotected sexual intercourse (vaginal, anal) with chlamydia patients is about 50%. Domestic contamination is unlikely (Breguet, 2007). This is due to the fact that Chlamydia dies quickly outside the human body, in addition to infection it is necessary that the body has got enough of Chlamydia Trachomatis.

Pathophysiology Review

Chlamydia is a sexually transmitted infection (STI) more common in North America. It affects both men and women, although there are more cases reported for the women. This infection is named after the pathogenic bacterium Chlamydia Trachomatis. Most women and many men infected with these bacteria show no symptoms and therefore do not know they have Chlamydia. Chlamydia is easily treated, but can sometimes lead to serious complications if not detected early enough. Thus, it is estimated that 40% of untreated women will develop pelvic inflammatory disease (PID) which can be very painful. Failure to treat Chlamydia increases the risk of infertility and abnormal pregnancy.

Chlamydia affects both women and men, so its distribution due to the lack of protection during sexual intercourse. In almost all cases, the infection moves to a healthy person through sexual contact, if not using contraception. Chlamydia can stay in the uterus, vagina, anus, and even in the eyeball. However, the ...