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What Causes Persistent Chlamydia Infection Despite Taking Medication?
Question: I started dating my boyfriend in November 2015. He was treated for chlamydia in September 2015 but didn't finish all of his pills and never got retested. I was pregnant and got tested for chlamydia in April 2016 and October 2016 and it was negative. I have a history of UTI, BV, and yeast infections due to a compromised immune system so I have been on a lot of different antibiotics. I also have been on IV antibiotics during this time period. He found out that he had chlamydia a week ago and swears he didn't cheat and I don't think he did. One doctor has told me that he had to have cheated but I have read some studies where it can stay in a man's gut.
Brief Answer:
He has tested positive probably because of his incomplete treatment.
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Welcome to HealthcareMagic.
I am Dr Ramadevi Wani. I will be answering your concerns today.
Since he had inadequate treatment in Sept 2015, the infection was not completely cleared and he is still positive for chlamydia. He probably did not cheat on you.
You are lucky that you did not contract infection from him.
First consult doctor and let him take a single dose of 1 gm Azithromycin for treatment. Let him get retested after 3 months to confirm that the infection is cleared.
You need to be tested again for chlamydia.
I hope this is helpful.
If you have further concerns, I will be happy to answer.
Best wishes,
Dr Rama
He has tested positive probably because of his incomplete treatment.
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Welcome to HealthcareMagic.
I am Dr Ramadevi Wani. I will be answering your concerns today.
Since he had inadequate treatment in Sept 2015, the infection was not completely cleared and he is still positive for chlamydia. He probably did not cheat on you.
You are lucky that you did not contract infection from him.
First consult doctor and let him take a single dose of 1 gm Azithromycin for treatment. Let him get retested after 3 months to confirm that the infection is cleared.
You need to be tested again for chlamydia.
I hope this is helpful.
If you have further concerns, I will be happy to answer.
Best wishes,
Dr Rama
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Yogesh D
I got tested today and i'm waiting for the results. Could the antibiotics i've been taking for multiple reasons clear it up? I don't understand how i am testing negative when we are having unprotected sex.
Brief Answer:
That could be a possibility.
Detailed Answer:
Hi Welcome back.
That could be a real possibility.
Otherwise by now you too would have tested positive.
Best wishes,
Dr Rama
That could be a possibility.
Detailed Answer:
Hi Welcome back.
That could be a real possibility.
Otherwise by now you too would have tested positive.
Best wishes,
Dr Rama
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Kampana
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