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Yes, you can catch chlamydia from someone even if you're taking antibiotics when you have sex with that person.
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∙ 11y ago
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∙ 10y agoYou can't get chlamydia if you haven't been exposed to it. A positive test for chlamydia means you had intimate contact with someone with the infection.
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Can you get chlamydia if you were taking amoxicillin when you were exposed?
Possibly. If you were exposed to chlamydia, you should get tested, even if you were on antibiotics at the time.
Will chlamydia stay in your system if you are exposed to HIV?
Chlamydia is curable whether or not someone has HIV.
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.
How likely are females with chlamydia to get HIV?
If you are infected with chlamydia, you will be more likely to be infected with HIV, if exposed.
How can you treat someone for chlamydia without them knowing?
Giving a person a medication without their knowledge is illegal and constitutes assault. It is dangerous, as some chlamydia medications can have fatal drug interactions if mixed with the wrong medications. It is unethical, as the person has the right to know they were exposed to an infection. It is ineffective, as your local Department of Health will likely to contact tracing to let them know that they were exposed. Perhaps you made a mistake and are embarrassed to say that you exposed your partner to chlamydia. That is a common concern and fear. Do the right, legal, safe thing and give them the opportunity to get effective diagnosis and treatment.
What if you swallow semen that may be infected with chlamydia?
If you swallow semen infected with chlamydia, you can get a chlamydia infection in your throat. If you think you may have been exposed to chlamydia, see your health care provider for testing.
Will medication for chlamydia stop it from occurring?
Taking tablets for chlamydia won't stop it from occurring. There is no immunity built up in your body against chlamydia; if exposed you may still catch it again and again. On the other hand...if you just got exposed, and took medication immediately for chlamydia, you will prevent chlamydia from continuing, even if you haven't yet had symptoms or a positive test.
What is chlamydia screening?
Chlamydia screening means testing for chlamydia in a person without symptoms.
Can you get chlamydia from recurring UTI and candida infections?
No; it is not possible to get chlamydia from recurring UTI and Candida infections. You were exposed to the bacteria from a sexual partner.
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.
What does exposed persons mean?
exposed means left or being without shelter or protection: The house stoodon a windy, exposed cliff.
Can you get chlamydia during your period?
Yes, you can get chlamydia during your period.Yes, if he is infected with chlamydia.
