What is chlamydia uti?
Chlamydia is a sexually transmitted infection (STI) caused by the bacterium Chlamydia trachomatis. It can infect both men and women and can be spread through vaginal, anal, or oral sex. Chlamydia can cause a variety of symptoms, including:
- Painful or burning urination
- Increased urinary urgency
- Frequent urination
- Lower abdominal pain
- Fever
- Chills
- Nausea
- Vomiting
- Rectal pain
- Discharge from the penis or vagina
If you think you may have chlamydia, it is important to see a doctor right away. Chlamydia can be easily treated with antibiotics, but if left untreated, it can lead to serious complications, including pelvic inflammatory disease (PID), infertility, and ectopic pregnancy.
Chlamydia UTI (urinary tract infection) is a type of chlamydia that affects the urinary tract. It is most common in women, but it can also occur in men. Chlamydia UTI can cause the same symptoms as other types of UTIs, including:
- Painful or burning urination
- Increased urinary urgency
- Frequent urination
- Lower abdominal pain
- Fever
- Chills
- Nausea
- Vomiting
Chlamydia UTI is treated with antibiotics. It is important to take all of the medication prescribed by your doctor, even if you start to feel better. If you stop taking the medication too early, the infection may come back.
To prevent chlamydia, it is important to:
- Use condoms during sex
- Get tested for STIs regularly
- Talk to your partner about STIs