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STDs (Expert Forum)
Chlamydia
Answered by
University of Washington
Seattle - WA
Welcome to the STD Forum, which is intended only for questions and support pertaining to sexually transmitted diseases other than HIV/AIDS, including chlamydia, gonorrhea, syphilis, human papillomavirus, genital warts, trichomonas, other vaginal infections, nongonoccal urethritis (NGU), cervicitis, molluscum contagiosum, chancroid, and pelvic inflammatory disease (PID). All questions will be answered by H. Hunter Handsfield, M.D. or Edward W Hook, MD.
Chlamydia
by j86, Oct 27, 2004 12:00AM
I was just told I have Chlamydia. I do not know much about it except that it is a STD. I know that some how Chlamydia has to start somewhere. How does it start up? I have looked and looked and found nothing except that it is transmitted sexually. I have really been stressed out about this. Thanks.
Doctor's Answer
by H. Hunter Handsfield, M.D., Oct 27, 2004 12:00AM
, Oct 27, 2004 12:00AM
I'm not sure what you mean "How does it start up?" As you say, it is sexually transmitted; you got it from a sex partner, that person got it from some other sex partner, and so it goes--probably tens of thousands of years back into human history. Chlamydia is one of the most common STDs; 3-4 million people in the U.S. are newly infected each year.
There are many sources of information about chlamydia. Start with the link to STD Quick Facts and Articles at the top of this forum. Other excellent sources are the American Social Health Association (www.ashastd.org) and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) (www.cdc.gov, then search STD and/or chlamydia).
The good news is that most chlamydial infections aren't serious once treated. Finish whatever antibiotic treatment you were given and follow your doctor's advice. Make sure your sex partner(s) is/are treated. And consider getting a follow-up test in 3-4 months; reinfections are very common.
Good luck-- HHH, MD
There are many sources of information about chlamydia. Start with the link to STD Quick Facts and Articles at the top of this forum. Other excellent sources are the American Social Health Association (www.ashastd.org) and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) (www.cdc.gov, then search STD and/or chlamydia).
The good news is that most chlamydial infections aren't serious once treated. Finish whatever antibiotic treatment you were given and follow your doctor's advice. Make sure your sex partner(s) is/are treated. And consider getting a follow-up test in 3-4 months; reinfections are very common.
Good luck-- HHH, MD
HHH, MD