How is Chlamydia trachomatis diagnosed?
Currently available tests for detection of Chlamydia trachomatis include isolation of the bacteria in a cell culture, detection of antibodies against the bacteria, or identification of the bacteria’s genetic material (DNA). What is the treatment for chlamydia? Antibiotics are necessary to treat chlamydia. What are the complications of untreated chlamydia? A major complication of untreated chlamydial disease in women is pelvic inflammatory disease or PID. Women who have PID are at risk of suffering from infertility or from experiencing an ectopic (tubal) pregnancy, which can be a life-threatening condition. Pregnant women who are infected with chlamydia are at increased risk of preterm delivery. The bacteria may also be transmitted to their newborn and cause pneumonia or an eye infection in the baby. Complications of untreated chlamydial disease in men include epididymitis (inflammation of the testicles), or infertility. What should a person do if he/she is exposed to someone infected w
