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I Tested Positive For Chlamydia. I Started Showing Symptoms Of
Question: I tested positive for chlamydia. I started showing symptoms of chlamydia weeks after becoming intimate with my current partner. There is a 7-8 month gap between my old partner and my current partner. Since I started showing the symptoms after my current partner does that most likely mean my current partner gave me chlamydia? I’m looking for an opinion
Brief Answer:
Chlamydia is considered to be encountered by sexual activity within the last 3 months.
Detailed Answer:
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Chlamydia infection is considered to be encountered by unprotected sexual intercourse within the last 3 months so it is unlikely the symptoms or the test results showing chlamydia to be related to the sexual activity of 7-8 months ago. It is more likely you have been in contact with chlamydia infection in the last 3 months.
On the other hand, your current partner may not be aware of having chlamydia as sometimes it may be asymptomatic. It is important though that now that you have symptoms and have tested positive for chlamydia, both you and your partner are treated at the same time and avoid unprotected intercourse the following 1-2 weeks (this is the case even if your partner has no symptoms). This is to reduce the risk of reinfection.
I hope this is helpful.
I remain at your disposal for further medical assistance.
Regards,
Dr. Antoneta Zotaj
General and Family Physician
Chlamydia is considered to be encountered by sexual activity within the last 3 months.
Detailed Answer:
Hello and welcome to 'Ask a Doctor' service,
I carefully read your query.
Chlamydia infection is considered to be encountered by unprotected sexual intercourse within the last 3 months so it is unlikely the symptoms or the test results showing chlamydia to be related to the sexual activity of 7-8 months ago. It is more likely you have been in contact with chlamydia infection in the last 3 months.
On the other hand, your current partner may not be aware of having chlamydia as sometimes it may be asymptomatic. It is important though that now that you have symptoms and have tested positive for chlamydia, both you and your partner are treated at the same time and avoid unprotected intercourse the following 1-2 weeks (this is the case even if your partner has no symptoms). This is to reduce the risk of reinfection.
I hope this is helpful.
I remain at your disposal for further medical assistance.
Regards,
Dr. Antoneta Zotaj
General and Family Physician
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Arnab Banerjee
So the chances that I got chlamydia from my current partner is more likely than me getting it from my last partner?
Brief Answer:
It is more likely the infection is encountered recently
Detailed Answer:
Hello and welcome back,
It is more likely the infection is received recently, especially because you developed the symptoms recently. Generally, unprotected intercourse within the last 3 months is a risk factor for Chlamydia infection.
I hope this is helpful.
I remain at your disposal for further medical assistance.
Regards,
Dr. Antoneta Zotaj
General and Family Physician
It is more likely the infection is encountered recently
Detailed Answer:
Hello and welcome back,
It is more likely the infection is received recently, especially because you developed the symptoms recently. Generally, unprotected intercourse within the last 3 months is a risk factor for Chlamydia infection.
I hope this is helpful.
I remain at your disposal for further medical assistance.
Regards,
Dr. Antoneta Zotaj
General and Family Physician
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Arnab Banerjee
So i became sexually active with my current partner around 1 month ago maybe less, i couldve gotten chlamydia from my current partner within that time period?
Brief Answer:
It is possible you may have contracted chlamydia the last month
Detailed Answer:
Hello and welcome back,
It is possible that you have gotten chlamydia the last month. Any unprotected intercourse within the last 3 months does put you at risk for chlamydia infection and may be the reason for the symptoms and positive chlamydia test results.
I hope this is helpful.
I remain at your disposal for further medical assistance.
Regards,
Dr. Antoneta Zotaj
General and Family Physician
It is possible you may have contracted chlamydia the last month
Detailed Answer:
Hello and welcome back,
It is possible that you have gotten chlamydia the last month. Any unprotected intercourse within the last 3 months does put you at risk for chlamydia infection and may be the reason for the symptoms and positive chlamydia test results.
I hope this is helpful.
I remain at your disposal for further medical assistance.
Regards,
Dr. Antoneta Zotaj
General and Family Physician
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Yogesh D
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