Question 1

if chlamydia infection is latent/dormant, will it still show up on vaginal swab?

Accepted Answer

Chlamydia test: Usually, yes. Recent research suggests that chlamydia sometimes lingers in the intestinal tract, in which case genital or urine testing may not detect it. However, this appears to be rare, and negative vaginal and/or urine testing usually is reliable proof someone isn't infected.

Question 2

went for my yearly it was neg then became pregnant a few months later my test was positive for chlamydia can it become dorment for a long time?

Accepted Answer

Chlamydia: Chlamydia can persist for several months and sometimes up to a year in the female genital tract. Maybe once in a while longer than that, but it's most likely you became infected between the two test results. But of course you're in a better position than I am to judge if your partner might have had sex with others. No matter what, he should be tested and you both should be treated.

Question 3

does chlamydia lay dormant in women?

Accepted Answer

It may be 'silent': But that doesn't mean it isn't doing tremendous damage to your body.

Question 4

how long can chlamydia lay dormant in males?

Accepted Answer

A Long Time: Chlamydia doesn't always cause symptoms, so it may go unnoticed until you are tested for chlamydia or the infection has spread to other areas of the body.

Question 5

when a woman has chlamydia, what does it mean?

Accepted Answer

STD: Chlamydia is a sexually transmitted disease (STD) caused by a type of bacteria called chlamydia trachomatis. It is the most common bacterial STD in the US. There can be vaginal discharge or burning w/ urination but often w/o symptoms. Because it can lead to serious pelvic infection (PID) &amp;silently damage fallopian tubes &amp; affect fertility, sexually active women under age 25 should be screened.

Question 6

what are the symptoms of chlamydia? are there differences between a female and male?

Accepted Answer

May be silent, Some: Most people w chlamydia don’t have sxs.  That is why it’s called a silent std. Chlamydia can cause vaginal discharge, bleeding w intercourse or btwn periods, nausea, fever, painful intercourse, & lower abdominal & back pain. Men can experience discharge, burning w urination,  itching around the opening of the penis (urethra) & less often – pain/ swelling of testes. It can lead to rectal pain, &gt;&gt;.

Question 7

how long can chlamydia lie dormant in a woman's body?

Accepted Answer

Long time: Chlamydia is a stealth germ. You can have chlamydia without having any obvious symptoms. This is part of the reason that pregnant women are routinely screened. Other women who should be screened: sexually active 15-25 year olds, women>25 year old with new partners or multiple partners.

Question 8

can a woman have chlamydia for years (2) and still be fertile?

Accepted Answer

Yes, but...: It's very uncommon to have chlamydia that long. It's usually cleared by the immune system in a few months. No matter how long a chlamydial infection lasts, it usually doesn't cause infertility. It can happen, but probably no more often in a prolonged infection (many months) or a brief one (a few weeks). If you had chlamydia and have been treated, probably you are not infertile.

Question 9

can a female get chlamydia if she dont have it and her sex partner doesnt have it?

Accepted Answer

: By definition you get a sexually transmitted disease from an infected partner, whether they have symptoms or not or know it or not. You never get it at random living your life.

Question 10

how likely is it for a man to contract chlamydia by receiving oral sex from a woman?

Accepted Answer

Mouth to penis CPR?: It is unlikely to transmit chlamydia unless the woman's mouth is already infected. In that case, it could produce a reaction(cpr). The mouth is rife with bacteria as opposed to the "cleaner" vagina, so before one "biblically knows" a partner, it is a great idea to know your partner well and remain monogamous.

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