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What is chlamydia screening?
Chlamydia screening means testing for chlamydia in a person without symptoms.
Does a doctor have to ask for chlamydia to be test for in the urine or does it just show up?
To get tested for chlamydia, you must ask specifically for that test. Routine urinalysis or culture does not detect chlamydia.Chlamydia testing requires a specific test. Urine testing done for other purposes will not detect chlamydia.
What are the hours at the Ohio Aims Testing Center?
Aims on 55th hours
Is a bacterial infection test the same as a chlamydia test?
Testing for chlamydia is very specific. A regular bacterial culture or wet smear will not detect chlamydia.
Can chlamydia cause nitrates in your urine?
No, it does not. If you need testing for chlamydia, if you may be at risk, please ask for the test by name.
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.
Can chlamydia be mistaken for a yeast infection?
A yeast infection is diagnosed by looking at vaginal discharge under a microscope. Chlamydia is diagnosed via a cervical swab or urine test. If laboratory testing is used, you can't mistake one for the other.
When did chlamydia start in UK?
Because chlamydia testing was not possible until the mid-20th century, it's not possible to know how much sooner chlamydia started in the UK. Chlamydia has been known for thousands of years.
What was the first case of chlamydia in the US?
Testing for chlamydia is only available very recently, so it's not possible to say with certainty when the first US case of chlamydia occurred.
Do chlamydia and a UTI look the same under a microscope?
No, they do not. Please return to your health care provider to get specific testing and treatment for chlamydia.
Can a male mistake a uti for chlamydia?
Both chlamydia and UTI can cause burning with urination. Testing will easily differentiate between the two.
How rare is recurrence for chlamydia?
Chlamydia will likely recur in exposed to the bacteria again. Among teen females, one in four to one in five will have chlamydia again within two years of treatment. It is critical that all patients get retested for chlamydia three months after treatment. Annual testing and testing with a new partner are also important.
