Chlamydia trachomatis is a bacterium that can cause a variety of genital infections. There are several strains or ‘types’, and they can cause urethritis (inflammation of the lining of the end of the urinary passage) or cervicitis (inflammation of the cervix). Chlamydia can also cause inflammation of the rectum and testes, as well as parts of the female reproductive organs such as the fallopian tubes.

This is one of the most common STIs in the world.

The important thing to note is that not all infections with Chlamydia produce symptoms. In fact, many of the adult infections caused by this bacterium are asymptomatic, particularly in women.

Is it important to detect this?

Yes. This organism is sexually transmitted, which means you can transmit the infection to your sexual partner even if you feel well. It can also lead to complications and may even lead to pelvic infection and infertility in women.

Screening is recommended if you have had a change in sexual partners, had unprotected sexual intercourse or had sex with persons who have had multiple sexual partners themselves.

How is it diagnosed?

There is a specific test for it. Usually, a PCR test (polymerase chain reaction) is recommended. This can be taken from a swab of the affected area or through a urine specimen. Results are usually ready within a week and positive results indicate the need for treatment as well as screening and treatment of sexual partners. Blood tests are not usually recommended for this particular infection.

How is it treated?

Effective treatment with antibiotics provides a cure. Drugs such as azithromycin, doxycycline or erythromycin can be used. Some medications such as azithromycin require only a single dose, while the others have to be taken for 1 to 2 weeks. Do not resume sexual activity until you have completed all the medications, or at least for a week after the single dose of azithromycin.

I think I may have an infection – what should I do?

If you are at risk of being infected with Chlamydia, it is very important to have regular checkups, which includes a physical examination, and which will include laboratory tests.

Most people assume that they only need to seek medical attention when they start to develop a symptom, such as an itch, a discharge or a rash. This is WRONG! It is important to have regular screening even if there are NO symptoms. This is because many STIs may not actually cause symptoms. This is especially so for women.

Common symptoms of Chlamydia infection may include the following:

• Burning sensation in the genital area
• Itching in the genital area
• Discharge from the urethra or vagina
• Painful bowel movements

These symptoms need not always indicate the presence of Chlamydia; however, medical attention should be sought when they do appear, and you should avoid any form of sexual activity until the cause has been determined

Trichomonas Vaginalis is an STD and it is caused by the parasite Trichomonas Vaginalis. This is common, most common in women and it is the 3rd leading cause of vaginitis. This can cause a bad smelling discharge, burning and itching in and around the vagina.

In men there are not really any symptoms but if not treated it can cause infertility and urinary problems along with prostatitis.

To treat this in addition to the natural methods you may need a drug treatment.

However, in addition to the suggesstions that follow, do a parasite, kidney and liver cleanse, and use a zapper or frequency generator to kill the parasites. At the end of this article will be links for the cleanses, zapper and Rife digital frequency generator.

Eating organic is always a good place to start. Stay away from the processed foods, and drink plenty of filtered water. Eat only free-range meats, and chicken and fresh caught fish, not farmed. Also avoid alcohol, caffeine, artificial sweeteners, which you should always avoid anyway – no exceptions; also dyes, dairy, and preservatives. No trans-, hydrogenated or partially-hydrogenated oils. Use virgin coconut butter/oil, extra virgin olive oil, high lignin flax seed oil, and hemp seed oil.

Cleansing the vagina through the use of douches is highly recommended. Useful douche solutions include adding two tablespoons of apple cider vinegar to one quart of pure, filtered water, or open 2 capsules of acidophilus to the same amount of water. Do this 1 to 2 times daily till all symptoms are gone.

Another good douch is Betadine or povione iodine mixed with water – 1 part to 100 parts water and again 1 to twice a day for about 2 weeks. You can use an herbal douche also using Echinacea and goldenseal. This will also help with killing the parasites.

Supplements that can help are Vitamins B12, B3, C, A, Zinc, B2, folic acid, e and garlic caps, Lactobacillus acidophilus and Vitamin E Cream.

Most disease can be linked to parasites. One of the things that allows parasites to get a hold is the mercury in old fillings. For a complete healing you will also want to remove the old fillings and get the toxins out of the mouth. Also and environmental clean-up so you do not re-infect yourself. This will not only help with this STD but will keep you from getting cancers, MS and a whole host of other less than desirable ailments.

Ever find yourself suffering from an itch that scratching just won’t cure? Scratching, ointments, and topical creams just don’t seem to do the trick. You might have found yourself the victim of a scabies-based infection. Let’s look at some of the misconceptions surrounding this irritating condition, as well as a caveat: see your doctor before undertaking any recommended cures.

What causes scabies, you might be asking yourself. Mites are the number one cause for this condition. They are formally called carcoptes scabei, which is where the name “scabies” originates. These little guys are not possible to spot with the naked eye, making diagnosis a bit tricky. These mites dig into the top layer of your skin and lay their eggs with proliferation. This burrowing is what sends your skin into itching overload.

The worse part of a scabies infection isn’t the itch or the physical sufferings. It is the stigma attached to such a condition. Everything from rumors that your bathing habits need a little work, to having a bad habit of not washing your clothes the right way. Others think that scabies sufferers live in disgusting conditions. People need to be properly educated to know that these are not the symptoms of a scabies sufferer, that anyone can become susceptible to the bite of a mite. Scabies is highly contagious, and it is easy for a sufferer to pass their misery on to others.

Pets can catch scabies infections also. Ever hear of mange, as in a mangy dog? Scabies is the cause, and pets can transfer this mangy condition to their human companions easily enough. The good news is that pet-based parasites don’t live out their lives too long in a human carrier. If your pets suffer, see a competent vet to determine a treatment.

This advice works well for humans also. If you find yourself suffering, get with your doctor immediately to work on a cure. There are several over the counter cures as well as a host of home remedies, but a doctor should be able to guide you to what will work best for you, based upon what you are able to use and how much everything will cost.

Home remedies can be very effective against scabies infections, such as those remedies that contain tea tree oil. Tea tree oil is an excellent anti-fungal agent, and is known to repel bacteria also.

Over the counter offerings include those that contain sulfur cream. You’ll want to base your purchase on the amount of sulfur cream is in the ingredients, as some contain more or less of a percentage of sulfur cream, depending on whether or not the usage is for children or adults. You can also use antihistamines in your fight against the scabies itch.

The human itch mite is to blame for scabies, an irritating skin condition. These tiny little buggers will find a home buried just under you upper skin layer. From here, these parasites will churn out piles of eggs like a factory puts out parts. This will turn your skin into a bit more than just an uncomfortable itch. Worse than that, scabies infections are very contagious to people.

There is no mistaking a scabies infection, and symptoms can manifest themselves as early as a day, and as long as six weeks after setting up their new digs under your skin. Another thing you can’t avoid is noticing when the symptoms kick in. This little problem just won’t be going away through ignoring them. The most common problem areas on the body are the skin between the fingers, in the armpits, along the wrists, elbows and penis, and the waist. The nipple area can also be troubled.

You’ll feel no end to the itching. You’ll start getting little blisters and your skin will scale and flake. Scratching your sore spots will do nothing to relieve the irritation, but it will bring on more sores on the infected areas. These sores will bring with them harmful, and even dangerous bacteria. Does this sound like something you can simply ignore?

The tunneling done by female scabies are highly visible as welts with a crooked shape, and a gray, white or skin-toned pallor. You’ll find these along folds of skin and between your extremities. Children will see rashes on their heads, faces and under feet and hands.

So, how to take care of this problem? Easy, if you have a scabicide that you can apply to all the sore spots. You put this on, leave it on for a while, wash it off. But you don’t want to look over the counter for this solution, as topical creams, pills and the like are not really good treatments for scabies, and none of them certainly have the good seal of approval from the FDA. And if you fall short on a proper treatment, you run the risk of those awful sores making an encore performance on your skin. This will also happen if you come across another infected person, like a family member. Never forget that humans are contagious when infected. If you continue to feel itchy after an initial treatment, by all means, keep treating your infection, or start the treatment over again. Most people have to do this the first time.