Treatment FAQ

how long does it take to get rid of chlamydia after treatment

by Akeem Tillman Published 2 years ago Updated 1 year ago
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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.

How do you know if chlamydia is gone after treatment?

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.

How long does it take for chlamydia to disappear after treatment?

How long does chlamydia last? With treatment, chlamydia should go away within a week or two. It's important to take all antibiotics to fight the infection. Don't have sex during treatment, or you could get reinfected.

Does chlamydia completely go away after treatment?

Chlamydia can usually be effectively treated with antibiotics. More than 95% of people will be cured if they take their antibiotics correctly. You may be started on antibiotics once test results have confirmed you have chlamydia.

How long after you take azithromycin does chlamydia go away?

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.

Can chlamydia come back by itself?

Yes, you can contract chlamydia more than once, although it's rare for it to reoccur or persist after correct treatment.

Why do I have to wait 7 days after chlamydia treatment?

If you're being treated for chlamydia, it's important to avoid sex until 7 days after finishing your medicine. This gives your body time to clear up the infection completely to make sure it doesn't get passed on to anyone.

How often does chlamydia come back?

Chlamydial reinfections are very common—as many as 1 in 5 people will have a repeat infection with chlamydia within the first few months after they are treated for their initial infection.

How do I know azithromycin is working?

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.

What is the strongest antibiotic for STD?

Single-dose therapy with azithromycin is as effective as a seven-day course of doxycycline (Vibramycin). Doxycycline is less expensive, but azithromycin may be cost-beneficial because it provides single-dose, directly observed therapy. Erythromycin and ofloxacin (Floxin) also may be used to treat C.

How long does azithromycin continue to work?

Official answer. Azithromycin will be in your system for around 15.5 days, after the last dose.

How long does it take for azithromycin to work for bacterial infection?

When should the medicine start working? The medicine will start to work straight away but it may take 2–3 days before your child starts to feel better. It is important that they take the whole course of medicine that has been prescribed.

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