What are the symptoms of chlamydia infection in adults?

Chlamydia infection is caused by Chlamydia trachomatis infection, which mainly invades the eyes, genitourinary system, respiratory tract and other parts, and adults can manifest as eye foreign body sensation, tearing, increased discharge, frequent urination, urgency, dysuria and other symptoms.Depending on the site of infection and the type of chlamydia infected, the symptoms exhibited may vary.

1. Eyes: When Chlamydia trachomatis infects the eyes, it can lead to trachoma, with symptoms such as eye redness, congestion, purulent discharge, foreign body sensation in the eyes, and tearing, which can also lead to blurred vision and vision loss;

2. Genitourinary system: If Chlamydia trachomatis infects the genitourinary system, such as Ureaplasma, Mycoplasma hominis and Chlamydia trachomatis, it may cause urethritis, cervicitis,prostatitis, salpingitis,vaginitis, epididymitis, etc., can be manifested as urethral itching, frequent urination, painful urination, increased discharge, and a small number of patients can also have hematuria;

3. Respiratory tract: If Chlamydia trachomatis infects the respiratory tract, it may cause pharyngitis, bronchitis and pneumonia, which can be manifested as sore throat, cough, sputum production, chest tightness, fever and other symptoms;

4. Others: chlamydia infection can also infect the breast, cardiovascular system, nervous system and other parts, if infected with the breast, it can lead to breast redness, swelling, pain and other symptoms; May occur when the cardiovascular system is infectedpalpitation, shortness of breath and other symptoms; When the nervous system is infected, symptoms such as headache and dizziness may occur.

If an adult has chlamydia infection and the above symptoms appear, it is recommended to go to the hospital in time and carry out targeted treatment according to the specific situation under the guidance of the doctor, so as not to lead to aggravation of the condition. In daily life, you should also pay attention to personal hygiene and try to avoid sharing towels and other items with others to avoid cross-infection.