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Can Chlamydia Infection Be Contracted Through Intercourse?
Question: Hi. I just had a test result come back positive for chlamydia and I was wondering:
what are the chances for a false positive?
and
how long a person can have it and not know. I have only been with my partner for four months and wonder if it can pre-date our meeting.
what are the chances for a false positive?
and
how long a person can have it and not know. I have only been with my partner for four months and wonder if it can pre-date our meeting.
Brief Answer:
Yes
Detailed Answer:
Hi and welcome to HCM.
First, false positive results for standard std test for chlamydia are rare and may happen in 1 of 200 cases. If you have any doubts you can repeat test but I don't think this is necessary.
Second,yes it may be dormant in vaginal area for months,even up to 1 years and rarely more than that. So it is possible to be infected before. However,the best option would be to test your partner. Wish you good health. Regards
Yes
Detailed Answer:
Hi and welcome to HCM.
First, false positive results for standard std test for chlamydia are rare and may happen in 1 of 200 cases. If you have any doubts you can repeat test but I don't think this is necessary.
Second,yes it may be dormant in vaginal area for months,even up to 1 years and rarely more than that. So it is possible to be infected before. However,the best option would be to test your partner. Wish you good health. Regards
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