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Can chlamydia lie dormant in a person's body for 20 years without infecting anyone and then have very bad case?
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∙ 17y ago
You would have known if you had it for 20 years. I have a friend that had chlamydia and she knew that she had it about 1-2 weeks after getting it. She started to have all kinds of symptoms down there that I won't mention then she went to the doctor and they found out she had chlamydia. So by what I have learned from her, you could not have had it for 20 years with out knowing.
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∙ 17y ago
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Can chlamydia remain dormant for years and cause false negative test when they swab your cervix?
Although you can have chlamydia without having symptoms, it doesn't stay dormant. It's detectable through testing even if you don't have symptoms.
Does chlamydia lay dormant after antibiotics?
Chlamydia does not remain "dormant." A person can have chlamydia for years without having symptoms, but the infection is active during that time, and can be transmitted and can cause damage, even if the patient doesn't notice any pain, discharge, or unusual symptoms.
How long can you have chlamydia without having symptoms?
Studies show that adults can have chlamydia for years without any symptoms. It is possible to have a long-term infection without getting pain or discharge. In women, the rate of chlamydia without symptoms may be as high as 70%. It is believed that at least 50% of men with chlamydia may have no symptoms.A baby who gets chlamydia from the mother during birth can also have chlamydia for years without symptoms.But the infection is not "dormant", it can cause damage even without causing symptoms. Women who are later diagnosed with tubal infertility or ectopic pregnancy are three times more likely to have antibodies showing prior exposure to chlamydia, which suggests that they may have had damage to the tubes without having symptoms of pain.It is possible, but usually the symptoms will show up within several weeks.Virtually, this is highly unlikely.
What is chlamydia screening?
Chlamydia screening means testing for chlamydia in a person without symptoms.
When is chlamydia contagious and how long can you have it without knowing?
Chlamydia can be spread from the time you are infected. You can have it for years without knowing.
Can you get chlamydia during your period?
Yes, you can get chlamydia during your period.Yes, if he is infected with chlamydia.
Will Ibuprofen affect chlamydia treatment?
No, you can take ibuprofen without affecting treatment of chlamydia.
Can people lie about having chlamydia?
It is not legal or ethical to lie about chlamydia, but, since someone can be infected without knowing and without having visible signs, it is possible to lie and say that you don't have chlamydia.
Can having chlamydia once harm you?
Yes, having chlamydia once can harm you, but most people are cured of chlamydia without long-term effects.
Can you have chlamydia without your doctor knowing?
Yes, you can have chlamydia without your doctor knowing. If you don't get tested, it's not likely that your doctor will know if you're infected.
Can you have children without infecting your wife?
If you mean can a man with HIV father a child without infecting his wife - then yes. HOWEVER the only way, is to have the sperm 'scrubbed' in a laboratory, and fertilise an egg using IVF.
Can you have a miscarriage while having chlamydia?
Miscarriage is a common problem in pregnancy. Chlamydia does not appear to increase the risk of miscarriage. However, it could happen with or without chlamydia infection.
