Chlamydia: Causes & Reasons

Possible Causes for Chlamydia

Chlamydia pneumoniae was isolated from the pharyngeal swab of a 15-year-old patient with acute bronchitis. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Little is known of the inflammatory characteristics of acute infections of the respiratory tract caused by virus and unusual bacteria such as Chlamydia pneumoniae. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Patients seeking medical attention for respiratory infections were investigated with serology and culture for Chlamydia pneumoniae to investigate the prevalence of C. pneumoniae [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Reiter Syndrome

In all patients standard laboratory analyses of the blood, urine and stool were made; antibody titer to Chlamydia trachomatis and Ureaplasma urealyticum was determined in [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Here we define the cellular location of chlamydia within the synovium via in situ hybridization. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Control studies with chlamydia-infected and uninfected HeLa cells confirmed that the in situ system is as sensitive as is direct fluorescence cytology for detection of the [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Psittacosis

ICD-10-CM Codes › A00-B99 Certain infectious and parasitic diseases › A70-A74 Other diseases caused by chlamydiae › A70- Chlamydia psittaci infections › Chlamydia psittaci [icd10data.com]

Chlamydia psittaci is related to the bacterium that causes the STD Chlamydia, but is not the same bacterium. The two diseases should not be confused. [cockatoo-info.com]

Ornithosis, Chlamydia psittaci, Parrot fever) How is Psittacosis (Chlamydial pneumonia, Ornithosis, Chlamydia psittaci, Parrot fever) Diagnosed? [myvmc.com]

Neonatal Chlamydial Pneumonia

Know ledge of the molecular biology and immunobiology of chlamydiae has expanded rapidly during recent years. [books.google.com]

A genital Chlamydia infection can be spread between sexual partners during vaginal, oral, or anal sexual contact. An infected mother can pass it on to her newborn child. [healthychildren.org]

neonataal Spanish infección pulmonar neonatal por Chlamydia, neumonitis neonatal por Chlamydia, neumonía neonatal por Chlamydia (trastorno), neumonía neonatal por Chlamydia [fpnotebook.com]

Lymphogranuloma Venereum

Laboratory test to detect chlamydia Prognosis - Lymphogranuloma venereum (LGV) (caused by Chlamydia trachomatis) With treatment, the outlook is good Treatment - Lymphogranuloma [checkorphan.org]

Lymphogranuloma venereum (LGV) is a sexually transmitted infection (STI) caused by specific strains (serovars L1, L2, and L3) of the bacteria Chlamydia trachomatis. [dermnetnz.org]

infections [ 4 ]. [doi.org]

Trachoma

Abstract Chlamydia trachomatis immunotype J was isolated from the eye of a five-year-old Navajo child with trachoma. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

BACKGROUND: Trachoma is a blinding disease, initiated in early childhood by repeated conjunctival infection with the obligate intracellular bacterium Chlamydia trachomatis [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

BACKGROUND: Trachoma is the leading infectious cause of blindness and is caused by ocular infection with the bacterium Chlamydia trachomatis (Ct). [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Chlamydophila Pneumoniae

Phylum: Chlamydiae Classis: Chlamydiia Ordo: Chlamydiales Familia: Chlamydiaceae Group: Chlamydia/Chlamydophila group Genus: Chlamydia Species: Chlamydia pneumoniae Strains [species.wikimedia.org]

"Phylogenetic relationship of Chlamydia pneumoniae to Chlamydia psittaci and Chlamydia trachomatis as determined by analysis of 16S ribosomal DNA sequences." Int. J. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

[…] and Chlamydia psittaci. [orgentec.com]

Vaginitis

While chlamydia infections are treatable with antibiotic medications, the best treatment for chlamydia is prevention. [my.clevelandclinic.org]

Chlamydia, caused by the bacterium Chlamydia trachomatis, exists in a number of different strains. What are the symptoms of chlamydia? [childrenshospital.org]

Unfortunately, most women with chlamydia infection do not have symptoms, making diagnosis difficult. [my.clevelandclinic.org]

Sexually Transmitted Disease

Both men and women can develop reactive arthritis because of a chlamydia infection. [nlm.nih.gov]

Chlamydia is a common sexually transmitted disease caused by bacteria. You can get chlamydia during oral, vaginal, or anal sex with an infected partner. [web.archive.org]

Women who have had chlamydia infections more than once are at higher risk of serious reproductive health complications. [nlm.nih.gov]

Bacterial Vaginosis

RESULTS: A total of 37,149 chlamydia cases and 4,987 gonorrhea cases were identified during the study period. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

The doctor may collect samples to check for Chlamydia or gonorrhea infection. [medicinenet.com]

Vaginal discharge V aginal odor Sometimes pain In diagnosing bacterial vaginosis, it is important to exclude other serious vaginal infections, such as the STDs gonorrhea and Chlamydia [medicinenet.com]

Female Pelvic Inflammatory Disease

[…] gonorrhea and chlamydia tests ( 1, 2 ). [doi.org]

Highly sensitive and specific tests - nucleic acid amplification tests (NAATs) - for chlamydia are widely available, and used for all chlamydia tests performed through this [patient.info]

Chlamydia Screening Studies (ClaSS) Group Does population screening for Chlamydia trachomatis raise anxiety among those tested? [doi.org]

Urethritis

Abstract The authors describe a case of meningococcal urethritis that was followed, after treatment with spectinomycin, by development of urethritis due to Chlamydia trachomatis [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

BACKGROUND: Three recent prospective studies have suggested that the 1-g dose of azithromycin for Chlamydia trachomatis (Ct) was less effective than expected, reporting a [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

It is usually caused by chlamydia. Symptoms may clear up in a few weeks or months, even without treatment. [fairview.org]

Pharyngitis

Detection of Chlamydia pneumoniae and Chlamydia psittaci in sputum samples by PCR. J Clin Pathol 46, 313 –317. [CrossRef] [Google Scholar] 35. Tsai, H.-P., Kuo, P. [jmm.microbiologyresearch.org]

A culture for chlamydia or gonorrhea is positive. Sore throat caused by the flu (influenza) may be helped by antiviral medicines. [nlm.nih.gov]

Chlamydia pneumoniae DNA detection in peripheral blood mononuclear cells is predictive of vascular infection. J Infect Dis 180, 2074 –2076. [jmm.microbiologyresearch.org]

Salpingitis

Cervical samples were cultured for Chlamydia trachomatis with the use of McCoy cells. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Infertile patients (n =34) with Chlamydia-associated, histologically documented chronic salpingitis and/or salpingitis isthmica nodosa and bilateral tubal occlusions (group [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Chlamydia infection was not associated with a particular surgical indication. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Balanoposthitis

HSV-1 DNA detected in penile and throat swabs Group C streptococcus and Haemophilus influenzae isolated Gonococcal culture negative Chlamydia SDA negative THE LESSON This [mshc.org.au]

STI's STI's Chlamydia Chlamydia Condylomas (HPV) Condylomas (HPV) Gonorrhea Gonorrhea Hepatitis Hepatitis Herpes Herpes Syphilis Syphilis HIV HIV [cliniquelactuel.com]

Choose a card STI's STI's Chlamydia Chlamydia Condylomas (HPV) Condylomas (HPV) Gonorrhea Gonorrhea Hepatitis Hepatitis Herpes Herpes Syphilis Syphilis HIV HIV Email [cliniquelactuel.com]

Chlamydia Infection

Chlamydia infection, often simply known as chlamydia, is a sexually transmitted infection caused by the bacterium Chlamydia trachomatis. [en.wikipedia.org]

Chlamydia infection is caused by Chlamydiaceae spp. [symptoma.com]

OBJECTIVES: To determine knowledge of sexually transmitted chlamydia infection among university undergraduates following the introduction of a National Chlamydia Screening [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Gonorrhea

Dual therapy may also be used for chlamydia infections. [livestrong.com]

[…] older women at risk for infection should be screened for both chlamydia and gonorrhea. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Men rarely have health problems linked to chlamydia. Infection sometimes spreads to the tube that carries sperm from the testicles, causing pain and fever. [web.archive.org]

Conjunctivitis

Abstract An 18 year old man was seen at a Sexually Transmitted Infections (STIs) clinic for counselling and treatment of Chlamydia trachomatis genital infection which had [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Abstract Perinatal transmission of Chlamydia trachomatis (CT) and Neisseria gonorrhoeae (GC) can result in conjunctivitis in infants. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Abstract The aim of this study was to investigate the etiological characteristics of Chlamydia trachomatis conjunctivitis among resident students at primary schools in the [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Orchitis

Other testing may include a urinalysis and urine culture, screening for chlamydia and gonorrhea, ultrasound imaging, or blood tests. [medical-dictionary.thefreedictionary.com]

Most men, including those under 35 years, had no investigation recorded and fewer than 3% had a test for chlamydia. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Possible causes The most common cause in men <35 years is Chlamydia trachomatis and occasionally Neisseria gonorrhoeae. [sti.guidelines.org.au]

Epididymitis

He thought that it may be linked with the chlamydia infection, so have me doxycycline to take 2 times a day for a week. [doctorspring.com]

Chlamydia Other names Chlamydia infection Pap smear showing C. trachomatis (H&E stain) Pronunciation, klə-MID-ee-yuh Specialty Infectious disease, gynecology, urology Symptoms [en.wikipedia.org]

Because of increased chlamydia resistance, ciprofloxacin is no longer an adequate alternative fluoroquinolone for treatment of epididymitis. [aafp.org]

Atypical Pneumonia

Mycoplasma pneumonia was common among younger patients and chlamydia pneumonia among older patients. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Chlamydia spp. could not be detected in any of the BAL fluids. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Mycoplasma pneumoniae, Chlamydia psittaci, Chlamydia pneumoniae, Coxiella burnetii, and Francisella tularensis are reviewed in this article. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Acute Prostatitis

Abstract The possible role of Chlamydia trachomatis in non-acute prostatitis was investigated by cultural and serological techniques in a study of 53 adult males. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

STI's STI's Chlamydia Chlamydia Condylomas (HPV) Condylomas (HPV) Gonorrhea Gonorrhea Hepatitis Hepatitis Herpes Herpes Syphilis Syphilis HIV HIV [cliniquelactuel.com]

[…] against Chlamydia in the antibiotic cocktail we use. [fertilitysolution.com]

Viral Lower Respiratory Infection

[…] pneumonia; Group A Streptococcus. 2-5 years Respiratory viruses (parainfluenza, influenza, adenovirus); S. pneumonia; H. influenza (type B and nontypeable); M. pneumonia; Chlamydia [accessmedicine.mhmedical.com]

Chlamydia spp noted to cause pneumonitis are C trachomatis, C psittaci and C pneumoniae. Chlamydia trachomatis causes pneumonia in neonates and young infants. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

The positive control for Chlamydia pneumoniae was a plasmid containing the C pneumoniae outer membrane protein gene. [thorax.bmj.com]

Inflammation of the Glans

Non-Specific Urethritis Non-Specific Urethritis is an unknown inflammation of the urethra caused by an infection (which is often a Chlamydia infection). [rainbow-project.org]

Causes : Many types of infections can cause balanitis, such as penile yeast infections (candida infection), chlamydia infections, fungal infections, herpes simplex, gonorrhea [xpertdox.com]

Do I need to contact my previous sexual partners: Yes – even though an infection may not have been found the likely case is usually a Chlamydia infection. [rainbow-project.org]

Tubo-Ovarian Abscess

Independent factors that predicted TOA were older age, IUD insertion, increased CRP and CA-125, and chlamydia infection. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Neisseria gonorrhoeae and Chlamydia trachomatis were not isolated by culture or detected by polymerase chain reaction. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Conclusions: Increased age, IUD insertion, chlamydia infection, and increased CRP and CA-125 level were the independent factors predictive of TOA in acute PID. [doi.org]

Pyosalpinx

Final Recommendation Statement Chlamydia and Gonorrhea: Screening. U.S. Preventive Services Task Force. [medscape.com]

Chlamydia infection A common sexually transmitted disease (STD) caused by the Chlamydia trachomatis bacteria that can lead to serious reproductive morbidity. [fertilitypedia.org]

The swab revealed the presence of Escherichia coli only, without evidence of other bacteria such as Chlamydia. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Orchitis and Epididymitis

Where chlamydia or gonorrhoea have been diagnosed in patients with epididymo-orchitis, these infections should be notified. [hse.ie]

Possible causes The most common cause in men <35 years is Chlamydia trachomatis and occasionally Neisseria gonorrhoeae. [sti.guidelines.org.au]

Tubal Pregnancy

Sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) - PID can be caused by several types of bacteria and the presence of an STD such as chlamydia or gonorrhoea can increase the chance of [news-medical.net]

The fact that a recent paper stated that 17% of 70 000 Nordic women 18–45 years old reported having had a Chlamydia infection suggests the situation could be improved. [clinchem.aaccjnls.org]

Using molecular and cellular approaches, together with human/mouse tubal tissues in vitro and with animal models in vivo, we will investigate how Chlamydia infection affect [neurophys.gu.se]

Ectopic Pregnancy

The ectopic pregnancy could have been caused by the tubal damage already done by her earlier chlamydia infection, no one is sure. [theguardian.com]

We should be aware of ectopic pregnancy even after emergency contraceptive use, especially in patients with risk factors, such as Chlamydia infection and endometriosis. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

OBJECTIVES: To investigate the role of anti-human heat shock protein 60 (hHsp60) antibody positivity in the pathogenesis of ectopic pregnancy, following Chlamydia trachomatis [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Acute Epididymitis

Chlamydia trachomatis was cultured from 15% of patients with acute epididymitis and a further 15% had serological evidence of exposure to Chlamydia. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Infection with Chlamydia trachomatis was demonstrated by culture or serology in 13 patients. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

These findings confirm the usually low detection rate of Chlamydia trachomatis by conventional tissue culture and EIA. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]