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Herpes does not affect the accuracy of a chlamydia test. The test will still detect chlamydia if you have it.
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What can cause white discharge if STD tests are negative?
It could be a yeast infection. You should consult your doctor for proper diagnosis and treatment.
Can chlamydia cause blisters?
Chlamydia doesn't cause bumps or a rash. Bumps or a rash can be caused by many other things, including STDs (herpes, warts, trichomoniasis), dermatitis, and infections that aren't sexually transmitted. Most women and many men with chlamydia have no symptoms, so if you think there's any chance that you're infected, you should see your health care provider for accurate diagnosis and treatment.
Can you get chlamydia from a male bladder infection?
Chlamydia, gonorrhea, and trichomoniasis can cause urethritis in males. Herpes can sometimes cause urethritis as well.
What STD is similar to the symptoms of a UTI?
Chlamydia, gonorrhea, trichomoniasis, and genital herpes can all cause some of the same symptoms as UTI.
How is chlamydia related to HIV and AIDS?
No. Chlamydia is a bacterial infection that is sexually transmitted. HIV is the virus that causes AIDS.
What is the difference between Herpes and HIV?
The two names, "oral herpes" and "genital herpes" are actually referring to two different strains of the herpes virus, HSV-1 and HSV-2 correspondently. While both of them are extremely similar in what symptoms they present and how they progress, HSV-1, or "oral herpes", has a preference towards the mouth area and HSV-2 or "genital herpes" has a preference towards the genital area.Other than that, the only difference is that usually the HSV-2 or "genital herpes" is more aggressive and cause both more and worse outbreaks than the former type.Another piece of fun fact is that having one strain of the virus usually gives you an increased protection from getting the other type.
What can cause a false negative chlamydia test result?
A false chlamydia test result can come from any of these factors:Urination less than a few hours before urine testing.Poor technique for swabsNot disclosing the possible location of infection (e.g. if you only have receptive anal sex, then urethral testing won't find your infection).Recent antibiotics that reduced, but didn't eliminate, chlamydia infectionTesting too soon after infection.
Can chlamydia cause a longer period?
No but pregnancy can. Be sure to get a pregnancy test to make sure that's not the cause of your late period.Women can still have periods if they have chlamydia. You can have chlamydia with or without getting your period.
Can chlamydia cause dementia?
Chlamydia doesn't cause dementia.
Are chlamydia cocci?
Cocci and bacilli do not cause chlamydia. Cocci cause gonorrhea.
What diseases does diplococci cause?
Gram negative diplococci cause chlamydia and gonorrhea. Gram positive cause pneumonia.
What can cause a false negative chlamydia test in males?
Urinating within hours of the urine or swab test, not using the first urine that comes out, or inadequate swabbing can all cause a false negative chlamydia test. In addition, testing too soon after exposure, or recent exposure to partially effective antibiotics could cause a negative test that would be positive within a couple of more weeks.
