chlamydia
Common sexually transmitted
Chlamydia is a common sexually transmitted infection caused by bacteria.
It often produces no symptoms, making testing important for sexually active people.
Left untreated, it can cause serious reproductive complications including infertility.
She got tested for chlamydia after her annual checkup.
The word also names the bacterial genus responsible for several diseases, including some eye infections.
Diseased without outward signs
- dischargeRelease of substance outward
- urethritisInflamed urinary tube
- proctitisRectal mucosa inflammation
- conjunctivitisInflammation of eye lining
pharyngitis · dysuria · bleeding · burning · swelling · silent · subclinical · undetected
Evaluative selection process
- swabAbsorbent cleaning implement
- PCRDNA amplification technique
- laboratoryFacility for scientific investigation
- cultureCollective social practices
Without safeguard or shield
- condomlessWithout prophylactic covering
- intercourseCommunication or sexual connection
- genitalOf sex organs
- oralOf the mouth
anal · mother-to-child · vertical · perinatal · partner · exposure · contagious · spread
Macrolide antibacterial medication
- doxycyclineTetracycline-class antimicrobial medication
- antibioticsBacteria-destroying medicines
- erythromycinMacrolide antimicrobial medication
- amoxicillinPenicillin-type bacteria killer
regimen · cure · compliance · abstinence · follow-up · retesting · prescription · resistance
Within cell membranes
- Gram-negativeBacteria rejecting primary stain
- microorganismMicroscopic living entity
- pathogenDisease-causing microorganism
- genusTaxonomic rank above species
obligate · membrane · replication · culture · antigen · microbiology · life-cycle · endemic
Contraceptive sheath worn internally
- abstinenceVoluntary forgoing of indulgences
- monogamyOne partner at a time
- educationSystematic development of mind
- awarenessState of perceiving reality
Inability to reproduce
asymptomatic
Diseased without outward signs
- dischargeRelease of substance outward
- urethritisInflamed urinary tube
- proctitisRectal mucosa inflammation
conjunctivitis · pharyngitis · dysuria · bleeding · burning · swelling · silent · subclinical · undetected · latent
screening
Evaluative selection process
- swabAbsorbent cleaning implement
- PCRDNA amplification technique
- laboratoryFacility for scientific investigation
culture · confirmation · speculum · contact-tracing · specimen
unprotected
Without safeguard or shield
- condomlessWithout prophylactic covering
- intercourseCommunication or sexual connection
- genitalOf sex organs
oral · anal · mother-to-child · vertical · perinatal · partner · exposure · contagious · spread · fluids
azithromycin
Macrolide antibacterial medication
- doxycyclineTetracycline-class antimicrobial medication
- antibioticsBacteria-destroying medicines
- erythromycinMacrolide antimicrobial medication
amoxicillin · regimen · cure · compliance · abstinence · follow-up · retesting · prescription · resistance
intracellular
Within cell membranes
- Gram-negativeBacteria rejecting primary stain
- microorganismMicroscopic living entity
- pathogenDisease-causing microorganism
genus · obligate · membrane · replication · culture · antigen · microbiology · life-cycle · endemic · epidemiology
condom
Contraceptive sheath worn internally
- abstinenceVoluntary forgoing of indulgences
- monogamyOne partner at a time
- educationSystematic development of mind
infertility
Inability to reproduce
- infectionsviral infection, bacterial infection, fungal infection, parasitic infection, bacteremia
- genital infectionsgonorrhea, syphilis, genital herpes, genital warts, HPV
- diseasescancer, diabetes, tuberculosis, influenza, measles
- sex edsex education, sex ed, puberty, consent education, contraception
- bacterial infectionsanthrax, botulism, cholera, diphtheria, lockjaw
- STIsgonorrhea, HIV, herpes, syphilis, HPV
chlamydiauninfected
Free from disease agents
healthy · sexual health · clean · clean bill of health · negative
- chlamydia testDiagnostic for bacterial STI