Chlamydia trachomatis, tell me everything you know about it.
Most common cause of STDs. Intracellular bacteria. Based on stereotypes it can cause different infections A-B is trachoma where it can cause blindness mainly seen in Africa. Conjuctivitis and in turned eyelashes. Can be transmitted via flies or hand to eye contact. D-K is the STD seen as inflammation of the urethra, cervix, epididymis, prostate along with discharge. In female PID is seen which increases the chances of ectopic pregnancy or rupture of fallopian tubes( infertility). PID is seen as pelvic pain and cervical tenderness. L1-L3: Lymphgranuloma venereum. Painful lymphadenopathy in the groin region and a papule is seen. Chlamydia can also be transmitted during child birth and cause conjunctivitis or pneumonia in the child. Staccato cough is seen in the pneumonia. Reactive arthritis: Triad of conjunctivitis or uveitis, urethritis or cervicitis and arthritis Treatment: Azithromycin and Doxycycline