Can Chlamydia Infection Be Contracted Through Intercourse?

Posted on Tue, 27 Sep 2016

Question: the last time I had Chlamydia was 2014 I got treated for it is it possible it can reappear if I'm having sex with a new partner that doesn't have it

Answered by Dr. Dalia Muraleedharan (40 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Only if partner has chlamydia

Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Thanks for writing..
I understand your concern..

Only if the partner is chlamydia positive, the infection will recur.. If the partner is negative, there is less chance of getting the infection..

However it is better to use condom to prevent occarrence of other STD's..

Hope I have answered your query.. feel free to ask any doubts..

Good day..

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Arnab Banerjee

Follow up: Dr. Dalia Muraleedharan (8 minutes later)

ok so what your saying if I had it in 2014 got treated nd my new partner is STD free the Chlamydia shouldn't reoccur at this time

Answered by Dr. Dalia Muraleedharan (11 hours later)

Brief Answer:
yes

Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Thanks for writing..

Yes, if you are treated completely and your partner is STD free
you shouldn't get repeat infection..

Hope i have answered your query.. good day..

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Nagamani Ng