Is Chlamydia Vaginitis Contagious?

Is chlamydia vaginitis contagious? Chlamydia is a prokaryotic cell-type microorganism that is smaller than bacteria. It can be divided into three categories according to its antigenic structure and pathogenicity: Chlamydia trachomatis, Chlamydia psittaci, and Chlamydia pneumoniae. Among them, Chlamydia trachomatis is considered to be the pathogenic microorganism that causes trachoma, but with the research on the transmission of sexual diseases, Chlamydia trachomatis is also one of the important causes of sexually transmitted diseases. It is worth noting that Chlamydia trachomatis may also cause oral infections due to kissing, pharyngitis, laryngitis, and tonsillitis.

[Understanding the cause]: What causes chlamydial vaginitis?

Chlamydia vaginitis is a serious sexually transmitted disease. The pathogen is Chlamydia trachomatis. It usually develops 2 to 3 weeks after infection and seriously affects the urogenital organs of both men and women. It is characterized by mild pain and exudation. Female patients only have mild vaginal itching, increased leucorrhea or chronic abdominal pain. Some people may not feel any discomfort at all.

[Symptom analysis]: Clinical manifestations of chlamydial vaginitis

The incubation period of mycoplasma infection is 1-3 weeks. The typical symptoms of chlamydia are similar to other non-gonococcal genitourinary system infections, manifested as urethral stinging, varying degrees of urgency and frequency of urination, and stinging during urination, especially when the urine is more concentrated. The urethral opening is slightly red and swollen, and the secretion is thin and small in amount. It is serous or purulent. It is often necessary to squeeze the urethra hard to see the secretion overflow. There is often a small amount of mucous secretion at the urethral opening in the morning or only a crust membrane seals the opening, or a dirty crotch is seen. >>> Consult an expert according to your own situation

[Expert warning]: The consequences of suffering from chlamydia vaginitis are not good

If not treated in time, chlamydia can invade the uterus and fallopian tubes, causing pelvic inflammation, which will lead to scarring and blockage of the fallopian tubes, and then cause infertility in women. It is reported that about three million people are infected with this disease in the United States every year, and more than 10,000 women become infertile due to this disease. On the other hand, even if women with chlamydia trachomatis vaginitis can give birth, their newborns will inevitably die from chlamydia infections in the eyes, ears, and lungs. If the fallopian tubes are completely blocked, of course, it is impossible to conceive. Therefore, if women are infected with chlamydia trachomatis and are not treated, they may become infertile for life. Therefore, if you have symptoms of chlamydia vaginitis, you should go to a regular professional for a special examination as soon as possible.