Chlamydia - 6 Nursing Diagnosis

 

Chlamydia is a sexually transmitted infection (STI) caused by a bacteria called chlamydia trachomatis.. Usually it doesn't cause any symptoms and can be easily treated with antibiotics. However, if it isn’t treated early it can spread to other parts of your body and lead to long-term health problems.

Chlamydia is a sexually transmitted infection (STI) caused by the bacteria Chlamydia trachomatis. This specific type of bacteria is unique in that it behaves like a virus—it relies on a human host to survive and replicate. This also affects the way the infection is transmitted.

Men, women and infants

• Both men and women can experience proctitis (inflamed rectum), urethritis (inflamed urethra) and conjunctivitis (inflamed eyelid).
• Most infections of the mouth and throat are asymptomatic. If present, symptoms are soreness and redness in the throat or mouth.
• The most common complications in newborns include conjunctivitis (pink eye) and pneumonia.

Women

Most women do not experience any symptoms, but if symptoms are present they may be minor. Symptoms may include:

• vaginal discharge, or
• burning sensation during urination.

If the infection spreads to the fallopian tubes, women may experience

• lower abdominal and lower back pain,
• pain during intercourse,
• bleeding between menstrual periods
• nausea or fever

Men

Men may be asymptomatic or symptoms may be minor. When men do have symptoms, they may experience one or more of the following:

• pus (thick yellow-white fluid) or watery or milky discharge from the penis
• pain or burning during urination
• pain or swelling of the testicle

Chlamydia - 6 Nursing Diagnosis

1. Acute pain related to burning, smelling or itching due to infection.
2. Anxiety related to the duration of healing the disease, the symptoms that appear.
3. Sexual dysfunction related to limitations made possible by symptoms (fatigue, decreased libido, depression) a sense of rejection by a partner.
4. Low self-esteem related to feelings of shame due to illness, individual coping is ineffective
5. Risk for infection related to the transmission of the disease exposed.
6. Knowledge deficit related to the disease process.