Can you get chlamydia from kissing

Can you get chlamydia from kissing?

Sexually transmitted diseases, sometimes known as STIs, are passed from one person to another through sexual contact. However, this does not apply to all categories. Chlamydia is one of the most frequent STDs. People are trying to figure out if basic sexual actions like kissing might cause chlamydia because it is so widespread.

This article attempts to answer the question of whether chlamydia can be contracted by kissing.

Chlamydia

Chlamydia is a bacterial infection spread through sexual contact. It can be contracted by both males and females after sexual interaction. Chlamydia can be transmitted during vaginal, anal, or oral intercourse. Semen (cum), pre-cum, and vaginal secretions are also carriers of the virus.

The penis, vagina, cervix, anus, urethra, eyes, and throat can all be infected with Chlamydia. Most persons with chlamydia have no symptoms and appear to be healthy, so they may be unaware that they are infected.

Antibiotics are a simple way to get rid of chlamydia. However, if chlamydia is not treated, it might lead to serious health concerns in the future. That’s why STD testing is so crucial: the sooner you find out you have chlamydia, the sooner you can get rid of it. Use condoms every time you have intercourse to avoid contracting chlamydia.

In the United States, it is the most common sexually transmitted infection (STI). 1.8 million cases of chlamydia were reported in the United States in 2018, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).

Chlamydia symptoms

Chlamydia can cause the following symptoms:

Symptoms may occur many weeks after having sex with a chlamydia-infected person. Importantly, the majority of persons with chlamydia have no symptoms.

How does one contract chlamydia?

Chlamydia is usually transferred through sexual contact with an infected person. Even if no one cums, it can happen. Chlamydia is carried primarily through vaginal and anal sex, although it can also be spread through oral sex.

If you have contaminated secretions on your hand, you can develop chlamydia by touching your eye. If the mother has chlamydia, it might be passed on to the baby during birth.

Can you get chlamydia from kissing?

No! You can’t get chlamydia from kissing, sharing food or beverages, hugging, holding hands, coughing, sneezing, or sitting on the toilet since chlamydia isn’t spread through casual touch. The best strategy to avoid chlamydia is to use condoms and/or dental dams every time you have sex.

While kissing won’t give you chlamydia, it can give you a variety of other STDs/STIs (sexually transmitted diseases).

  • Cytomegalovirus (CMV)
  • HPV (French kiss)
  • Herpes simplex virus (HSV-1)
  • HIV (if both partners have sores or bleeding gums and you kiss open-mouthed)
  • Syphilis (if an open wound comes in contact with a sore on the lips or in the mouth)

How widespread is chlamydia?

Chlamydia is the most common STI, particularly among women under the age of 25. One in every 20 sexually active women between the ages of 14 and 24 has an active chlamydia infection.

Chlamydia complications

Chlamydia can be painful at times, and if not treated properly, it can lead to major health complications.

Untreated chlamydia can spread to the uterus and fallopian tubes in people who have a vaginal infection. The reproductive system may be permanently harmed as a result of this.

It can make it difficult to conceive, cause infertility, or result in a potentially dangerous ectopic pregnancy. Ectopic pregnancy refers to a pregnancy that takes place outside of the womb.

Chlamydia, if left untreated, can put you at risk of developing HIV. Those who have a penis are less likely to have chlamydia-related health concerns. If the infection has gone to the tube that transports sperm from the testicles, fever and pain may develop. Unlike those who have a vaginal infection, chlamydia has no effect on a man’s capacity to bear children.

Chlamydia diagnosis and treatment

Your doctor will order lab testing and may request a urine sample or a vaginal cotton swab if you suspect you have chlamydia. If your chlamydia test is positive, your doctor will prescribe medications.

Chlamydia usually clears up in 1 to 2 weeks. To avoid spreading the sickness, avoid having intercourse during this time.

Your doctor may recommend a single dose or a drug that you’ll take every day for roughly a week. If they give you a one-dose medication, you should wait seven days before having another sexual encounter. If you’re on a 7-day pharmaceutical regimen, wait a week after the last dose to engage in sexual activity.

Because repeat chlamydia transmissions are prevalent, you should get tested again 3 months after you were treated for the condition.

Prevention of chlamydia

The easiest strategy to avoid contracting chlamydia is to avoid having intercourse with someone who has the disease without using a condom or other barrier device.

To avoid contracting chlamydia, follow these guidelines:

Every time you have sex, use condoms properly, whether male latex condoms or female polyurethane condoms. If you’re not sure how to use a condom properly, consult your doctor.

To help lower your chance of exposure, limit the number of sexual partners you have.

Do not douche if you have a vaginal canal. Douching raises your risk by reducing the quantity of beneficial bacteria in the vaginal area.

Routine testing for chlamydia and other sexually transmitted infections (STIs) such as HIV and herpes is also critical for prevention, early identification, and treatment. Sexually active women under the age of 25 should be examined for chlamydia once a year, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).

What Happens If You Kiss Someone Who Has Chlamydia Throat Infection?

Chlamydia can take up residence in the throat after conducting oral intercourse or anal rimming on an infected person, although this is less common than chlamydia affecting the genitals. However, there is no chance of contracting chlamydia as a result of kissing this person.

Summary

Although STDs are passed through sexual contact, not all of them fit into this category. Chlamydia cannot be passed from one person to another through kissing. However, there are many other ways that you can get chlamydia as was earlier discussed.

WRITTEN AND EDITED RESPECTIVELY BY:

Michael Sarfo
Content Creator at Wapomu

Michael Sarfo is a graduate of the University of Ghana, Legon. He is a content creator for enochkabange.com and a writer for Wapomu

Dr. Ehoneah Obed is a registered pharmacist and a member of the Pharmaceutical Society of Ghana. He has a Doctor of Pharmacy degree from Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology and has experience working in a Tertiary hospital as well as various community pharmacies. He is also a software engineer interested in healthcare technologies.

His love for helping others motivates him to create content on an array of topics mostly relating to the health of people and also software engineering content.

He is knowledgeable in digital marketing, content marketing, and a host of other skills that make him versatile enough to uplift any team he joins.

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