Introduction
A chlamydia infection is an infection with a bacterium from the class of Chlamydia. Depending on the type of pathogen, this can lead to infections of the eyes, lungs or urogenital tract. Depending on the species, the pathogens are transmitted via sexual intercourse, through the air we breathe or via a fly. In colloquial speech, most people speak of the sexually transmitted form of Chlamydia infection, which then leads to infections in the urogenital area.
By which symptoms do I recognize a Chlamydia infection?
A chlamydial infection in the urogenital tract can often proceed without symptoms and can therefore only be detected at a late stage. However, if symptoms occur, there is often a feeling of pressure, pain or burning when urinating or purulent discharge from the urethra. Itching in the genital area can also be a problem.
If conjunctivitis occurs as a result of a Chlamydia infection, it is often more noticeable. This can lead to burning, itchy eyes, which are especially sticky after waking up. Furthermore, the eyes are reddened and a slimy-purulent discharge may occur.
Pneumonia, on the other hand, can make itself felt through irritable cough and flu-like symptoms. Inflammation of the rectum (proctitis) as a result of a chlamydial infection is noticeable by a bloody discharge or bowel movement from the anus. In addition, fecal incontinence, intestinal cramps or itching of the anus can occur. The rectum is a part of the rectum.
The following tests are available:
Various tests are available for the diagnosis of a Chlamydia infection. These include a smear test, a urine test, a blood test or even a self-test at home. The self-test is not recommended by experts and should be used with extreme caution as the results are not reliable.
To make a reliable diagnosis, it is better to contact a doctor who has better and safer testing options available. If there is an infection of the urogenital tract, a smear or urine test is recommended. These are examined in the laboratory and tested for Chlamydia trachomatis of the subgroup D-K, which occurs mainly in the urogenital tract.
A blood test detects the bacteria by detecting antibodies. These are antibodies that are produced by the body specifically against the bacteria. However, it is not possible to determine exactly when the infection began. In addition, the test can be negative for a fresh infection, as no antibodies are formed at the beginning.
Where can chlamydial infection occur everywhere in men?
Chlamydia infection can occur in different places and depends on the type of pathogen. Frequently, for example, the urogenital tract, the eyes or the lungs. This then manifests itself in conjunctivitis of the eye (paratrachoma or trachoma), various inflammations of the urogenital tract such as inflammation of the testicles (testicular inflammation) or epididymis (epididymitis) or the urethra (urethritis) or pneumonia.
A so-called lymphogranuloma inguinale can also occur in the genital area. These are small ulcers in the genital area that disappear after two weeks. This is followed by bluish lymph node swelling in the genital area, which can lead to the formation of an accumulation of pus (abscess).
In addition, anal sex in particular can lead to inflammation of the rectum (proctitis), which is noticeable among other things by a bloody discharge from the anus. The rectum is a part of the rectum. A so-called lymphogranuloma inguinale can also occur in the genital area.
These are small ulcers in the genital area which disappear after two weeks. This is followed by bluish lymph node swelling in the genital area, which can lead to the formation of an accumulation of pus (abscess). In addition, anal sex in particular can lead to inflammation of the rectum (proctitis), which is noticeable among other things by a bloody discharge from the anus.
The rectum is a part of the rectum. In addition, anal sex in particular can lead to inflammation of the rectum (proctitis), which can manifest itself, among other things, as a bloody discharge from the anus. The rectum is a part of the rectum.
