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When should I repeat my test after chlamydia treatment?
If you have chlamydia, you may be offered another test 3 to 6 months after being treated. This is because young adults who test positive for chlamydia are at increased risk of catching it again.
When should I follow up after being treated for chlamydia?
Men and women who have been treated for chlamydia should be retested approximately 3 months after treatment, regardless of whether they believe their sex partners were treated; scheduling the follow-up visit at the time of treatment is encouraged (753).
Should you get tested again after chlamydia treatment?
Repeat infection with chlamydia is common. You should be tested again about three months after you are treated, even if your sex partner(s) was treated.
How do I know if my chlamydia is gone?
Chlamydia is a bacterial infection (like strep throat or an ear infection), which means that once you've been treated and tested negative for it (to make sure the antibiotics worked), it's gone.
Why am I still testing 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].
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.
Can you retest after one week chlamydia treatment?
You would need to wait for 7 days after your partner has taken their medication before having unprotected sex with them. You could go for a retest 4 weeks after you were treated if it is concerning you.
Can you get chlamydia twice after being treated?
What's the short answer? Yes, you can contract chlamydia more than once, although it's rare for it to reoccur or persist after correct treatment.
Can chlamydia come back after taking antibiotics?
Chlamydia. A significant number of people who have been diagnosed with and treated for chlamydia will get the infection again after treatment. This can be due to repeated exposure.