A 27-year-old member asked:
what effects can chlamydia have while my baby is passing through the birth canal?
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Infection: Pneumonia and eye infections can occur in the baby. Pregnant women are usually screened for chlamydia during the pregnancy so that they can be treated before delivery of the baby.
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Dr. Jeff Livingstonanswered
Obstetrics and Gynecology 22 years experience
Infant blindness: Chlamydia and gonorrhea are the number one cause of blindness in infants in countries where routine antibiotic eye ointment is not given. It is important to get tested during pregnancy to avoid this preventable problem.
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A 29-year-old member asked:
What is an anal chlamydia infection like?
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Dr. Joel Gallantanswered
Infectious Disease 36 years experience
Rectal symptoms: Rectal pain, pain on defecation, and rectal bleeding or discharge. Remember that some anal chlamydia, especially in gay men, is due to a type of chlamydia called lymphogranuloma venereum (lgv), which requires a longer course of treatment than standard chlamydia. Not all labs can tell the difference.
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A 37-year-old member asked:
What must I do or not do after a chlamydia trachomatis culture?
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Dr. Andre Harrisanswered
Obstetrics and Gynecology 19 years experience
Precautions: The best precaution is not to be sexually active until you know the results of your testing.
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Westerville, OH
A 23-year-old female asked:
I have chlamydia and suspect I may have pid, will the zithromax prescribed cure PID if I have it, or do I need to go back to the doctor to be checked?
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Dr. William Forsytheanswered
Emergency Medicine 27 years experience
Go back: It's a good start but adding an injection of antibiotics and additional coverage would be wise and get you feeling better more quickly if it is pid. A pelvic exam and culture should be performed.
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Anderson, SC
A 19-year-old female asked:
Im 2 days away from being 38 weeks if I was to give birth right now what are the risks?
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Dr. Nela Corderoanswered
Pediatrics 54 years experience
PREGNANCY TERM: As long as you are under the care of your ob, no toxemia, or any other problems anticipated, you are in good hands! good luck !
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Addison, TX
A 23-year-old female asked:
Is it ok to make a 2 month old baby sit upright. Won't it hurt her back bone?
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Dr. Rodrigo Argenalanswered
Pediatrics 22 years experience
Not natural: Sitting is not natural for a 2 mo old. Laying on a surface semi-upright is. If you sit him supporting him (like on your lap while holding him), then it is ok. I would not advise sitting him by himself on a high chair for example.
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