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Chlamydia Sexually transmitted diseases are very rampant nowadays . These diseases are usually caused by microbiological organisms that target the reproductive system of the women . Chlamydia is a disease that comes from the bacteria , Chlamydia trachomatis . This bacteria is known to be a gram negative bacilli and is said to be obligate , intra-cellular and non-motile (Health Canada , January 23 , 2001

The signs Chlamydia has on its victims are usually mild , and symptoms are not visible in any manner . For this , the

infection can grow in the patient 's body for days , weeks , and even months without being noticed Although symptoms are not really visible , the women usually experience certain signs that are attributed to the said disease . Some of these include a discharge from the vagina , irritation , and pains are experienced in the lower part of the abdomen . In addition to this , a burning sensation is felt by the patient during urination (Hirsch August 2007

In 2006 , it was estimated that 1 ,030 ,911 people from the United States were infected with the said disease . This may be attributed to the fact that the symptoms of Chlamydia are not visible in the initial phase of the disease . Since Chlamydia is considered as a sexually transmitted disease , it can infect an individual with oral , vaginal , and sexual intercourse . A sexually active individual may increase his risk of being infected with Chlamydia as the number of partners also increases (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention , December 20 , 2007 . Women are also more prone to the said disease primarily because the opening in women are relatively bigger than those in men

With the rampant technological advancements , it is relatively easy to say that Chlamydia is curable . With a few medications , the bacteria is treated . Normally , the treatment for Chlamydia involves different kinds of antibiotics . Azithromycin (Zithromax ) may be given as a single dose with a dosage of 1 gram per tablet . Other medications are used as an alternative for Azithromycin , but these may cost more than the regular ones . An antibiotic considered as alternative is Doxycycline (Vibramycin , which is administered orally , and given twice a day for seven days . This usually comes in tablet form , and is distributed in 100 mg dosages (Medicine Net , June 19 , 2008 . Although several treatments have been discovered for the said disease , prevention is still the best option for individuals . As a sexually transmitted disease , the best way to prevent contamination is by not having sexual intercourse . In the event that sexual intercourse is not avoided , it is also possible for sexual partners to use contraceptives , such as a condom to avoid the spread of the said disease . The condom is made of latex , that is thick enough to prevent the actual spread of Chlamydia especially when the sexual partner is infected (Hirsch , August 2007

Chlamydia , as a sexually transmitted disease , is also known to be the primary cause of Gonorrhea . Upon infection , the symptoms do not really become visible . Sometimes...