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Show Thursday, August 17, 2006 HERALD DAILY STDs All health jears old who go to the and Chlamydia is the most commonty reported infectious disease in the United States Continued from Al state in the nation. Symptoms of gonorrhea for women are abnormal bleeding, a burning sensation during urination, vaginal discharge and irritation of the outer vaginal area. For men, symptoms include a pus-lik- e discharge from the penis, stinging during urination, blood in the urine or frequent urination and the swelling of glands. Most cases of chlamydia are reported in 15-- to and women are more likely td be infected than men. Miner surmised that age group tended to be at higher risk because they had more partners and may not be as aware of the disease and ways to protect themselves. Plus, Lane said, the youth perspective is somewhat different. "They're sexually active, they're young, nothing's gonna hurt them," he said when asked about why teenagers had the highest rates. 1 40 of cases nationwide occur I More in 15- - to Rat of chlamydia per 100,000 population I Utah County: 94 than 5 of sexually active women I I I I I are infected. of sexually active teenage girls are infected 1 10 5 of sexually active teenage boys are infected 1 I 70-7-5 1 50 of sexually active men of sexually active women who are infected have no symptoms Davis County: 170 ' Southeast Utah: 180 Basin: 137 TricountyUintah Utah: 200 billion. Preventing it, on the other hand, is less expensive and better for everyone. Teaching premarital abstinence, especially for teenagers, is extremely important. Miner said, as is getting parents to talk to their children about sex and the related Source: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention in the last six to eight months, but the infection could be from a partner a year or two previously. In the meantime, more people are being infected The symptoms for chlamydia for women are lower abdominal pain, low back pain, nausea, fever, pain during intercourse and bleeding between menstrual cycles. For men, the symptoms are discharge from the penis, a burning sensation during urination, burning and itching around the opening of the penis, or pain and swelling in the testicles. Chlamydia can cause internal infections of the abdomen, ovaries and Fallopian tubes, which in turn makes getting pregnant more difficult and . increases the risk of infection in a newborn baby, especially in the eyes and lungs, Miner said. It also increases the risk of a carrier getting the human immunodeficiency virus, which Miner said, the spread can more easily be monitored and contacting people who could have given the infection to the patient or to whom the patient could have given it. This way, possibly controlled, Teenagers older than subjects while children are' still young. Using a condom during sex. especially if one or both of the partners are high risk, also is very effective, he said, although not 100 percent. Ways to control disease outbreaks include routine testing of all pregnant women, sexually active teenagers and adults and the jail population. "Those are some of the possible solutions," he said. The best way, Lane said, is to be aware. "If you're sexually active, get tested," he said. During the week of Sept. the Utah County Health Department along with health departments statewide are offering free tests for the disease. 18-2- . 15 I Heidi To in ran be 3 reached at J44-254- or htothheraldextra.com. LAST 4 DAYS! men's semi-annu- al tailoredSALE causes AIDS. But chlamydia and gonorrhea both are curable, and all STDs are preventable. When someone comes into the county health clinic with a positive diagnosis, he or she starts treatment and the county starts 1 entire stock spring clothing SUITS, E6YA6U5MEBT555" Ifili n infected have no symptqms Hispanics, which account for about 10 percent of the county's population, are slightly more than a quarter of the reported chlamydia cases, Miner said, and no area of the county has a disproportionate number. That's why, he said, anyone who is sexually active should be tested for chlamydia and other STDs. The danger often is people don't know they are infected because they don't have any symptoms or they have a false sense of security because they practice "serial monogamy". remaining faithful during a relationship but having a number of relationships during a relatively short period of time. Miner said more than half of t jople with chlamydia claim they have had one sex partner iTf!f Salt Lake County: 258 counties: 226 Weber-Morga- I United States:' 350 are who department for testing treatment can do so without telling their parents, although it is encouraged, he said. Health and state officials would rather the teens be treated than not get treatment out of fear of their parents finding out. The process, though, isn't without cost. Just treating patients and doing the contact investigation and treatment costs the county almost $100,000 a year, while the nationwide cost of treating chlamydia is $16.6 REG.$395-$1,20- SPORTCOATS, I's fun to is a need NOW 0, REG. DRESS SLACKS , 197.50-S60- $195-$69- REG. 0 NOW 5, 97.50-347.5- 0) NOW $95-$22- 47.50-112.5- 0 merchandise not Selection wfas by (ton. Basic and included. Nominal fee for alterations on all sale merchandise. Elegant gifts for every occasion LOSEE Jewelers nly In U1Q N. 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