Question 1

where can i get a chlamydia test?

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CHLAMYDIA: Most county health departments will do this for free.

Question 2

is there a shot to cure chlamydia?

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No, ...: There has been no known effective shot for chlamydia infection than oral Azithromycin or doxycycline. More? Ask your doctor for details.

Question 3

how long does a chlamydia test take?

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Quickly: The current chlamydia tests can be run in minutes in the clinic.  Results should never take more than a day.

Question 4

chlamydia and trying to have a child?

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Cure the infection: Chlamydia will not prevent you from conceiving, but if you know you have it, get treated first.  If you discover you have it after conceiving (and you will be tested by your ob), you will be treated and retested to confirm cure.  Chlamydia is a problem for your unborn child only at birth.  A child passing down an infected birth canal can contract chlamydia with several serious consequences.

Question 5

how does a male know he has chlamydia?

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Chlamydia: Men can be fully asymptomatic. The chlamydia can be in their throat, penis or rectum, depending on their exposure. If there is no symptoms (commonly a penile itch, burning or discharge).  There is several ways to test such as a urine test or a swab designed to catch the bug for dna testing.

Question 6

where i can get a free chlamydia test?

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The local health : Department is a great place to start.

Question 7

can a guy have chlamydia and not know it?

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Yes: Though not that common it can occur.

Question 8

can a virgin be diagnosed with chlamydia?

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Not likely: Exceedingly unlikely. If someone who has never had intercourse has a positive chlamydia test, it's probably the test that is wrong ("false positive"). Or I would doubt the history of virginity. However, rare cases may occur in virgins, for example if a male partner ejaculated near her vaginal area without penetration.

Question 9

im a male, what are the signs of chlamydia?

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Drip, pain: Usually a drip from the tip of the penis and often pain when you pee.  Sometimes pain in the testicles.

Question 10

what is chlamydia? how does a person get it?

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STD/STI: Chlamydia is a bacteria that is sexually transmitted, thus causing a sexually transmitted disease/infection. In women, it can lead to infertility & chronic pelvic pain. That's why it's imperative that the male wear a condom each & every time, regardless of whether the female is taking birth control pills or not. Check out cdc re chlamydia:  http://www.Cdc.Gov/std/chlamydia/stdfact-chlamydia.Htm.

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