Answer:
C)Chlamydia is a bacterial infection that can be cured with antibiotics, but if it is left untreated, it can cause pelvic inflammatory disease, pain, and increase the chances of contracting HIV.
Explanation:
Chlamydia is a sexually transmitted disease that can affect men and women and can be transmitted from mother to fetus. It is caused by the bacteria Chlamydia trachomatis and its symptoms are painful urination, fluid secretion and increased urination.
There is no chlamydia vaccine. The only way to prevent the transmission of bacteria is safe sex with the use of condoms. Once the infection is in place, treatment consists of using specific antibiotics (azithromycin, doxycycline, erythromycin, minocycline, for example) and should include the partner to avoid reinfection. The disease has a cure, but if left untreated can lead to complications such as:
- infertility (difficulty having children);
- chronic pain in the pelvic region (“belly foot”);
- pain during sex;
- tubal pregnancy (when it occurs in the fallopian tubes);
- complications in pregnancy.
- Increased chances of getting HIV.