Chlamydia trachomatis is the causative agent of one of the most common infectious diseases of the genitourinary system - chlamydia . In 50% of women who have inflammatory diseases of the genital tract, chlamydia is found in the test results. Chlamydia trachomatis is transmitted sexually.
In women, the following diseases are caused by chlamydia trachomatis:
- chlamydia of the lower parts of the urinary tract - urethritis , cervicitis, colpitis;
- chlamydia of the upper tract of the urinary tract - salpingo-oophoritis, endometritis;
- defeat of the eyes (ophthalmoclycemia, conjunctivitis), chlamydial pharyngitis;
- chlamydia of the anorectal region (proctitis);
- Reiter's disease (joint disease).
Chlamydia trachomatis viruses, but in their structure resemble bacteria. Due to this dual nature, they are very difficult to treat and refer to hidden infections. Chlamydia easily adapts to the existence in the human body. It has the ability to transform into a so-called L-form. Due to this transformation, the virus can hide from the human immune system, penetrating into the cells, which makes it quite difficult to diagnose the disease.
Chlamydia trachomatis in women - symptoms
During the weakening of immunity, chlamydia begins to multiply actively, after which the first symptoms of chlamydia appear. Thus, the incubation period of chlamydia is from 5 to 30 days. In women, the mucous membrane of the urethra and the cervix becomes the primary lesion.
Symptoms of the disease can be:
- pathological discharge from the vagina (unusual color and structure, unpleasant odor);
- itching and burning;
- pain in the lower abdomen, pulling sensation in the lower back;
- pain after intercourse;
- painful urination.
However, such symptoms are rare, and often do not occur at all. Sick women in most cases do not pay much attention to mild symptoms and do not turn to a gynecologist. In this case, the disease becomes chronic, and complications occur. This condition is difficult to treat.
Chlamydia trachomatis - consequences
Often clamidiosis leads to infertility, ectopic pregnancy, and in 40% of cases causes a number of different gynecological diseases. Climbing chlamydia trachomatis by female genital tract causes inflammatory damage to the fallopian tubes, cervix, as well as its mucosa and appendages. In addition, chlamydia raises the risk of developing uterine tumors.
Among other consequences: inflammation of the rectum, kidneys, bronchi, joints and other organs.
Chlamydia trachomatis treatment in women
Treatment of chlamydia is a fairly long process, as the virus penetrates into the cells of the body and has a low sensitivity to antibiotics. Therefore, conventional antibiotic therapy may not be effective. Most often the treatment consists of several stages.
- The use of such groups of antibiotics as: tetracyclines, macrolides, fluoroquinolones.
- Recovery of the immune system (viferon, tsikloferon).
- Treatment of dysbacteriosis, normalization of the microflora of the intestine and vagina (multivitamins, probiotics, enzymes, vaginal suppositories).
- Sanatorium treatment (for chronic form of chlamydia). It includes treatment with mud and mineral waters, physiotherapy, etc.
Usually the duration of treatment is 2-3 weeks. If an infection is detected, a woman is recommended to have her partner tested, and in case of infection, she should be treated.