Treatment FAQ

how do you know chlamydia is gone after treatment

by Piper Hand Published 3 years ago Updated 2 years ago
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If you take the treatment according to the instructions, you won't usually need a test to check the chlamydia has gone. If you're aged under 25, you should be offered a repeat test 3 months after finishing the treatment. This is because you're at a higher risk of getting chlamydia again.Jun 24, 2021

How long after treatment of chlamydia is it gone?

It takes 7 days for the medicine to work in your body and cure Chlamydia infection. If you have sex without a condom during the 7 days after taking the medicine, you could still pass the infection to your sex partners, even if you have no symptoms.

Is it possible to still have chlamydia after treatment?

You can get chlamydia even after treatment. You may get it again for several reasons, including: You did not complete your course of antibiotics as directed and the initial chlamydia did not go away. Your sexual partner has untreated chlamydia and gave it to you during sexual activity.

How long do chlamydia symptoms last after taking azithromycin?

How long does it take? It takes about one week for azithromycin to completely cure a chlamydial infection, and in some cases it can take up to two weeks for the infection to clear. If you are sexually active during this time, you can pass the infection to your partner(s), even if you have no symptoms.

How long does it take for chlamydia to go away after taking azithromycin?

It usually takes approximately 7 days for azithromycin to cure chlamydia. However, it can take up to 2 weeks for the infection to go away completely. Avoid having sex during treatment or until the infection has cleared. You'll want to make sure it's completely cured, or else you'll risk passing it to someone else.

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