For my research paper I have chosen discuss Chlamydia Trachomatis. This sexually transmitted disease has millions of new cases each year and can be prevented if a condom is used properly during intercourse. If symptoms arise seeking out medical treatment as soon as possible is required due to the possible irreversible damage such as infertility. It is just not painful urination that flags the host that the bacterium is present, fever and testicular swelling may occur. Women that are reinfected with Chlamydia, have an increase of uterine tissue, tubal damage or pelvic inflammatory disease (PID) causing a plethora of issues if untreated for a long period of time (Taylor & Haggerty, 2011). Antibiotic resistance is a possibility if medication is not taken for the prescribed amount of time or is missed.
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Sex education is vital for example, knowing how to use a condom properly, knowing the signs and symptoms of Chlamydia are also important but this article discusses screening practices along with what is cost effective. According to Taylor and Haggerty (2011), commonly doxycycline and azithromycin are prescribed to treat the bacterium, but again safer sex practices along with getting medically cleared that infected has cleared will also help reduce the spread of
Sex education is vital for example, knowing how to use a condom properly, knowing the signs and symptoms of Chlamydia are also important but this article discusses screening practices along with what is cost effective. According to Taylor and Haggerty (2011), commonly doxycycline and azithromycin are prescribed to treat the bacterium, but again safer sex practices along with getting medically cleared that infected has cleared will also help reduce the spread of