How long does it take to get a negative chlamydia test after treatment?
If a TOC for anogenital chlamydia is indicated, we recommend performing it at least 14 days after initiation of treatment, when using modern RNA- and DNA-based assays. A positive result shortly after 14 days probably indicates a blip, rather than a treatment failure or a reinfection.
Will I still test positive for chlamydia a week after treatment?
Our tests are incredibly sensitive and if you do re-test again too early (within 6 weeks of treatment) you are likely to receive a false positive result due to the residual DNA which is present.
Why am I still positive for chlamydia after treatment?
Chlamydial infection occasionally persists due to treatment failure, but repeat positivity upon retesting is most often due to reinfection from an untreated sexual partner or an infected new partner [4, 5].
How long after azithromycin is chlamydia gone?
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.