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Tested Positive For Chlamydia. Haven't Had Sex For Long. How Is This Possible?

i have been with my husband since i was 18 he has been the only person i have had sexual intercorse in the past 3 years he is now in jail he has been in jail since jukly 12 2010 and that was the last time we had sex now i have rercntly took a test and tested positive for chlymidia and he was tested in jail and it came up negative ..i really need anwsers to save my marriage
Sat, 25 May 2013
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Dermatologist 's  Response
Hello,
Thanks for the query,

Although chlamydia is a STD but it is not necessary that it will spread only sexually.

Its just a bacteria which can spread even through toilet seats, fomites etc.

Let me know you have any other doubts.

you can ask a direct question to me on this forum, following the below link.

http://www.healthcaremagic.com/doctors/dr-rahul-kumar/64818

Wishing you good health.

Thank you
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Tested Positive For Chlamydia. Haven't Had Sex For Long. How Is This Possible?

Hello, Thanks for the query, Although chlamydia is a STD but it is not necessary that it will spread only sexually. Its just a bacteria which can spread even through toilet seats, fomites etc. Let me know you have any other doubts. you can ask a direct question to me on this forum, following the below link. http://www.healthcaremagic.com/doctors/dr-rahul-kumar/64818 Wishing you good health. Thank you