Does chlamydia lay dormant after antibiotics?

Answer 1

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.

Answer 2

Chlamydia does not remain dormant; even if it is not causing symptoms, it is typically active and reproducing. However, the few studies of the natural history of untreated chlamydia suggest that some people can have it for long periods without having complications. Of course, it doesn't make sense to take the risk. Instead, you should get treated as soon as you know you have chlamydia.

Answer 3

Yes, symptoms of chlamydia may come and go. If you think you have been exposed to chlamydia, if you have a new partner, or if you are a female 25 and under and haven't been tested in the last year, get tested.

Answer 4

Chlamydia is normally cured, not dormant, after treatment. You can have chlamydia without having symptoms, but the infection is not "dormant." Reinfection is common, though, and so the CDC recommends retesting for all patients, regardless of sexual history, three months after treatment.

Answer 5

You can get reinfected with chlamydia after treatment. Also, some untreated patients may see symptoms get better or worse. It's important to get effective treatment, abstain from sex until cured, and make sure that all partners are also treated.

Answer 6

Chlamydia does not lie dormant, although 80-90% of women and half of men with chlamydia have no symptoms. A chlamydia test would come out positive if you have chlamydia, even if you don't have symptoms. It's possible you may not have chlamydia but another STD. Go to your local family planning center, STD clinic or GUM clinic to get tested if you're having symptoms.

Answer 7

If chlamydia was cured, you don't have it anymore unless you were reinfected. If you think that's possible, get tested. While you can have chlamydia without having symptoms, it is never dormant; it is still reproducing and causing damage if you are infected.

Answer 8

While you can have chlamydia without having symptoms, it does not have a dormant phase. It is still reproducing and has the potential to cause damage. If you didn't complete treatment for chlamydia correctly, contact your health care provider for a repeat dose. Be sure to get the recommended testing two to three months after treatment to make sure you weren't reinfected.

Answer 9

Antibiotics cure chlamydia completely. It doesn't go dormant after antibiotics, but is elimated after effective treatment.