If the test is positive, the treatment for chlamydia is a simple course of antibiotics. In women, if left untreated chlamydia can lead to pelvic inflammatory disease, fertility problems, ectopic pregnancy and chronic pelvic pain. These burst and leave small sores which can be very painful. In time they dry out, scab over and heal. At this time the virus is highly infectious.
Recurrent infections are usually milder.
The sores are fewer, smaller, less painful and heal more quickly. Transmission Herpes is passed on through direct contact with an infected person. The virus affects the areas where it enters the body. Samples are sent to a laboratory for testing and the results should be available within two weeks. If you are told that you have herpes you may be offered tablets to reduce the severity of the infection but these are only effective when taken within 72 hours of the start of the symptoms.