A sexually-transmitted disease that is often without symptoms. Some females experience a white vaginal discharge that resembles cottage cheese, a burning sensation when urinating, itching, and painful intercourse. A clear watery urethral discharge in the male probably is a chlamydia infection.

	Aneurysm / Rupture Relationship to Chronic / Hidden Infection "...If doxycycline seems to help, then it is possible that either chlamydia or mycoplasma are involved..." Chronic / Hidden Infection The Condition "...The common respiratory bug Chlamydia pneumoniae has been linked in new studies to arteriosclerosis, or hardening of the arteries..." Chronic Fatigue / Fibromyalgia Syndrome Recommendation Bacteria / Pathogen Testing by PCR "US Biotek lab offers a Fatigue Illnesses and Pain Panel (Blood) which tests for the presence of Mycoplasma fermentans, Mycoplasma pneumoniae, Mycoplasma penetrans, Chlamydia pneumoniae, Epstein Barr Virus (EBV), Cytomegalovirus (CMV) and Human Herpes Virus (HHV-6)..." Conjunctivitis The Condition "...Newborn infants with conjunctivitis must be evaluated for gonococcal and chlamydia conjunctivitis (sexually-transmitted diseases), however, staphylococcus, streptococcus, and other infectious agents must be considered as well..." Coronary Disease / Heart Attack Recommendation Bacteria / Pathogen Testing by PCR "US Biotek lab offers a Cardiovascular Disease Panel (Blood or Tissue Biopsy) which tests for the presence of Chlamydia pneumoniae, Mycoplasma pneumoniae, Helicobacter pylori, Cytomegalovirus (CMV) and Human Herpes Virus 6 (HHV-6)..." Cystitis, Bacterial bladder Infection The Condition "...Vaginitis and urethritis caused by sexually transmitted pathogens such as herpes simplex, chlamydia or gonorrhea may mimic cystitis..." Diarrhea The Condition "...Anal intercourse is a risk factor for proctitis, caused by Entamoeba histolytica, Treponema pallidum (syphilis), Neisseria gonorrhoeae, Chlamydia or Herpes simplex in addition to more common bacterial pathogens..." Erythema Nodosum The Condition "...Chlamydia, tuberculosis, and other bacterial and fungal infections may also be associated with erythema nodosum, but fungal infections involving only the skin, such as athlete's foot, are not..." Grapefruit Seed Extract As A Treatment "...Giardia lamblia, Diplococcus pneumoniae, Haemophilus influenzae, Mycobacterium species, Campylobacter, Candida albicans, Escherichia coli, Streptococcus, Salmonella, Klebsiella, Proteus, Cholera, Chlamydia trachomatis, Trichomonas vaginalis, Legionella pneumoniae, Helicobacter pylori, Herpes simplex 1, Influenza A2, and measles virus..." Hypercoagulation (Thickened Blood) The Condition "...Ideally, a blood thinner such as heparin is prescribed one month before beginning antibiotics for bacteria (for example mycoplasma or chlamydia pneumonia) and/or transfer factor for viruses (such as HHV6, CMV and EBV)..." Immune System Imbalance (TH2 Dominance) The Condition "...When an immature immune cell is exposed to a virus, cancer, yeast, or intracellular bacteria (for example mycoplasma or chlamydia pneumonia), a Th1 response should be initiated..." Kelp As A Treatment "...Chlamydia: 6 tablets daily have helped in the post recovery phase by providing a rich source of minerals and keeping the urinary system functioning well..." Monolaurin As A Treatment "...Monolaurin is effective against yeast and fungi, staphylococcus aureus (staph) and streptococcus agalactiae (strep), chlamydia trachomatis, candida albicans, giardia lamblia, ringworm, H..." Pneumonia Recommendation Bacteria / Pathogen Testing by PCR "US Biotek lab offers a Respiratory (Sinusitis/Pneumonia) Panel (Blood or Swab) which tests for the presence of Mycoplasma fermentans, Mycoplasma pneumonia, Legionella pneumoniae and Chlamydia pneumoniae..." Sinusitis Recommendation Bacteria / Pathogen Testing by PCR "US Biotek lab offers a Respiratory (Sinusitis/Pneumonia) Panel (Blood or Swab) which tests for the presence of Mycoplasma fermentans, Mycoplasma pneumonia, Legionella pneumoniae and Chlamydia pneumoniae..." STD Chlamydia The Condition "Chlamydia is a sexually-transmitted disease (STD) that is caused by the bacterium Chlamydia trachomatis..." Our Question about your age "Routine chlamydia screening is strongly recommended for all sexually active women aged 25 and younger..." Relationship to Female Infertility "As many as 40% of women with untreated chlamydia will develop pelvic inflammatory disease (PID)..." Relationship to Cervical Cancer "In a five year follow-up study, women whose blood had shown signs of infection with any type of chlamydia were about 2-1/2 times more likely to develop cervical cancer, compared with those who had had no signs of infection..." STD Gonorrhea The Condition "...Because many people with gonorrhea also have chlamydia, antibiotics for both infections are usually given together..." Test for Cardiac Risk Factors As A Treatment "...The organisms Chlamydia pneumonia and CMV (cytomegalovirus) both increase CRP and are associated with increased heart disease risk..." Urethritis / Urethral Syndrome The Condition "...Causes & Development The most common cause of NSU is a microorganism called Chlamydia..." Vaginitis/Vaginal Infection Recommendation Bacteria / Pathogen Testing by PCR "...US Biotek lab offers a Uro-Genital Disease Panel (Swab or Urine) which tests for the presence of Ureaplasma urealyticum, Mycoplasma genus screen, Herpes simplex viruses (HSV 1 and HSV 2 combined), Chlamydia trachomatis, Human papilloma virus - types 6/11, Human papilloma virus - types 16/18 and Cytomegalovirus (CMV)..."

Last updated: May 10, 2007