What smell does chlamydia have?

Chlamydia is a common sexually transmitted infection caused by the bacteria Chlamydia trachomatis. One of the symptoms of chlamydia is a strong urine smell.

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Does chlamydia have an odor?

You can get chlamydia in the cervix (opening to the womb), rectum, or throat. You may not notice any symptoms. But if you do have symptoms, you might notice: • An unusual discharge, with a strong smell, from your vagina. Discomfort when you urinate and when you have sex.

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What does chlamydia smell and look like?

Chlamydia bacteria often cause symptoms that are similar to cervicitis or a urinary tract infection (UTI). You may notice: White, yellow or gray discharge from your vagina that may be smelly. Pus in your urine (pyuria).

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What STD gives a bad smell?

Symptoms of trichomonas

Almost half of all people with trichomonas infection will have no symptoms. If you do develop symptoms you may experience: a yellow or green discharge from the vagina or penis, which can sometimes have an unpleasant, 'fishy' smell.

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What are 5 symptoms of chlamydia?

If they do get symptoms, the most common include:
  • pain when urinating.
  • unusual vaginal discharge.
  • pain in the tummy or pelvis.
  • pain during sex.
  • bleeding after sex.
  • bleeding between periods.

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What is late stage chlamydia?

What is late-stage chlamydia? Late-stage chlamydia refers to an infection that has spread to other parts of the body. For example, it may have spread to the cervix (cervicitis), testicular tubes (epididymitis), eyes (conjunctivitis), or throat (pharyngitis), causing inflammation and pain.

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What is the early stage of chlamydia?

pus or a watery/milky discharge from the penis. swollen or tender testicles. pain, discharge and/or bleeding around the anus.

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Can you tell if someone has an STD by smell?

There could be an odd smell, too. These are all signs of an STD discharge. These changes can cause orange vaginal discharge, chunky yellow discharge, and other abnormal discharges. A change in how your discharge smells—such as having a foul odor—is another sign your abnormal discharge might be due to an STD.

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What STD makes you smell musty?

Trichomoniasis – Trichomoniasis is a sexually transmitted infection caused by a parasite that results in a foul-smelling vaginal odour. Gonorrhoea – Gonorrhoea can cause a yellow, white or green discharge which can cause an unpleasant odour.

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What can be mistaken for chlamydia?

What can be mistaken for chlamydia? Dozens of conditions cause overlapping symptoms similar to chlamydia, including gonorrhea, bacterial vaginosis, urinary tract infections, and yeast infections, to name a few.

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How do I know I got chlamydia?

Laboratory tests can diagnose chlamydia. Your healthcare provider may ask you to provide a urine sample for testing, or they might use (or ask you to use) a cotton swab to get a vaginal sample.

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What does chlamydia urine look like?

Cloudy urine. Abnormal vaginal discharge. Abnormal vaginal bleeding with intercourse or between periods.

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What are signs of chlamydia in a woman?

What are signs of chlamydia in women?
  • Increased or unusual vaginal discharge.
  • Burning with urination.
  • Pain in the back or abdomen.
  • Nausea.
  • Fever.
  • Discomfort during sex.
  • Bleeding between periods.
  • Rectal pain, bleeding, or discharge.

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Does chlamydia smell the same as BV?

BV is caused by an imbalance of bacteria in the vagina. It's common, especially among young women, and it's often not serious. However, BV can cause unpleasant symptoms such as vaginal discharge that smells like fish or amines. BV is not the same as gonorrhea, chlamydia, or HIV—all of which are STIs.

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How long does chlamydia last if untreated?

On the other hand, if you don't get tested or don't see a healthcare provider for treatment, chlamydia can live in the body for weeks, months, or even years without being detected. This can lead to long-term complications, including infertility.

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What does gonorrhea smell like?

Mushroom-like odor from the genital area. Lower back pain or abdominal pain. Gonorrhea of the throat may be characterized by a sore throat.

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Does gonorrhea have a smell?

Does gonorrhea smell? Gonorrhea discharge can have an unpleasant, foul smell.

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What does BV smell like?

Bacterial vaginitis (BV) can produce a fishy odor that is also accompanied by increased vaginal discharge, irritation, burning and sometimes itching. It is caused by an overgrowth of anaerobic bacteria that disrupts the balance of healthy bacteria that live within the vagina.

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Can you tell if a girl has an STD by smell?

Several common STDs like chlamydia and gonorrhea can cause discharge from the genitals. Occasionally, this discharge may have a pungent smell associated with it, but more often than not, this isn't the case. Rather, trichomoniasis is the STD that most often produces foul-smelling discharge.

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Does chlamydia make your urine smell?

Chlamydia is a known sexually transmitted disease that can cause your urine to smell funky. It can be easily cured, but often difficult to detect. This is because its symptoms can be disregarded or misdiagnosed as a side effect of other ailments.

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How did I get chlamydia if my partner doesn't have it?

Although chlamydia is highly contagious, it does not always transmit to a person's sexual partners. It is also possible to have a false-negative test result. Having more frequent sex with a partner who has chlamydia may increase a person's risk of contracting it.

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Does chlamydia make you tired?

In the later stages of Gonorrhea and Chlamydia, people often complain about being extremely tired. Along with these infections, fatigue can also be caused by Hepatitis A, B, or C. Associating fatigue with having a busy lifestyle is not a good idea as it can be a symptom of a Sexually Transmitted Disease.

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What the longest you can have chlamydia?

Symptoms can occur within 2-14 days after infection. However, a person may have chlamydia for months, or even years, without knowing it.

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