Is Chlamydia pneumoniae an STD?

The STD is caused by Chlamydia trachomatis, one species of Chlamydia bacteria. Another species, called Chlamydia (or Chlamydophila) pneumoniae, causes respiratory illnesses. These lung infections are spread in the same way as many other respiratory diseases.

What does a positive C. trachomatis mean?

A positive result means that chlamydia bacteria were found and that you are likely infected with the disease.

What does high Chlamydia pneumoniae IgG mean?

By definition a current infection with C. pneumoniae is characterized as a positive IgM value ⩾ 1:20. Positive IgG values ⩾ 1:32 and ⩽ 1:256 indicate a past chlamydial infection. Chronic infection with C. pneumoniae can be identified when a high titer of IgG (⩾ 1:512) is combined with an IgA titer ⩾ 1:40.

How do you get Chlamydia pneumoniae?

People spread C. pneumoniae by coughing or sneezing, which creates small respiratory droplets that contain the bacteria. Other people then breathe in the droplets and bacteria. People can also get sick if they touch something with droplets from a sick person on it and then touch their mouth or nose.

What is the difference between chlamydia and Chlamydia trachomatis?

Chlamydia is a common sexually transmitted disease. It is caused by bacteria called Chlamydia trachomatis. It can infect both men and women. Women can get chlamydia in the cervix, rectum, or throat.

Can Chlamydia pneumonia turn into chlamydia?

However, once the chlamydia pneumoniae bacteria is introduced to the genitals by the carrying host, it will develop into chlamydia trachomatis. The host carrying C. pneumoniae may pass on the bacteria through oral sex which within three weeks developes into chlamydia trachomatis.

Which of the following diseases may be caused by C trachomatis?

Chlamydia trachomatis can be associated with: Pelvic inflammatory disease (PID). PID is an infection of the uterus and fallopian tubes that causes pelvic pain and fever. Severe infections might require hospitalization for intravenous antibiotics.

What are the symptoms of chlamydia in a woman?

Symptoms in women

  • pain when urinating.
  • unusual vaginal discharge.
  • pain in the tummy or pelvis.
  • pain during sex.
  • bleeding after sex.
  • bleeding between periods.

Can Chlamydia pneumonia turn into Chlamydia?

The host carrying C. pneumoniae may pass on the bacteria through oral sex which within three weeks developes into chlamydia trachomatis. Chlamydia pneumoniae on average may take up to three weeks before any symptoms are noticed.

Do Chlamydia antibodies go away?

Conclusions: Chlamydia antibody detection decreases with time since infection and this is most apparent in the first 6 months. In women who have had more than one infection, antibody remained detectable longer for all tests, but this was more marked for the pgp3 ELISA and MIF assay.

Is Chlamydia pneumoniae curable?

Chlamydia pneumoniae infections may be cured with antibiotics, however people often recover on their own without medication. In some cases, symptoms of C. pneumoniae infection can reappear after a course of antibiotics and a secondary course of treatment may be recommended.