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No, you wouilldn't necessarily know if you were born with chlamydia. There have been cases in which children with lung problems were diagnosed with chlamydia years after birth.
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What are some myths about chlamydia?
One myth about chlamydia is that you would know if you had it. Most diagnosed patients had no symptoms. Another myth is that you have to sleep around to get it. One partner is plenty.
Did chlamydia originate in Ukraine?
It is not possible to know where chlamydia was first found. I know of no particular reason to think it originated in the Ukraine.
Did Henry VIII have chlamydia?
While chlamydia trachomatis probably existed at the time of Henry VIII, it was not named. There is no way to know if he had chlamydia.
How do you know if you had chlamydia?
You can get a blood test to see if you have antibodies to chlamydia, but it won't change how you live your life.
How do you know how bad your chlamydia is?
Your health care provider can provide guidance about checking for complications of chlamydia.
How do you know if someone has chlamydia?
Most women and many men have no signs or symptoms of chlamydia. For that reason, testing is the only way to know for sure.
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.
How did chlamydia enter the United States?
There is no way to know how and when chlamydia entered the United States. The infection has been around for thousands of years.
What should you know about chlamydia screening?
"Screening" for disease means finding cases in which patients don't have symptoms. Current chlamydia screening programs involve identifying patients most likely to have chlamydia, or most likely to suffer severe consequences of chlamydia, and testing them routinely. Recommendations include:Annual testing for women aged 25 and under, and men who have sex with men.Testing during pregnancy.Testing two to three months after chlamydia treatment.Testing when a patient has a new partner.
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.
How can you get tested for chlamydia after contact?
You can have a culture or urine test to know if you are infected.
Do i have chlamydia?
Chlamydia is an infection and if you are sexually active it is the only way you could have come into contact with it. Once you have it you can pass it on. You will need to confirm you have it by being tested.
