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Is Chlamydia Sexually Transmitted?
I was diagnosed w chlamydia. My partner and I were both treated the same day with the single dose azythromycin. We then had protected sex on day 4 and 5 after taking it. Will we be reinfected? My dr. Office said I have to wait 3 months to get retested. I m not comfortable with that.
Wed, 24 Jun 2015
Hello and welcome to HCM,
The treatment protocol for chlamydia is right for you and your partner.
The re-test can be done after 3 months because it is the antibody which is tested for chlamydia.
The production and detection of relevant antibodies takes 3 months thus, you have been asked to wait for 3 months.
Till the time the infection is cured, it is advisable to practice safe sex.
Thanks and take care
Dr Shailja Puri
The treatment protocol for chlamydia is right for you and your partner.
The re-test can be done after 3 months because it is the antibody which is tested for chlamydia.
The production and detection of relevant antibodies takes 3 months thus, you have been asked to wait for 3 months.
Till the time the infection is cured, it is advisable to practice safe sex.
Thanks and take care
Dr Shailja Puri
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