Question 1

can you be immune to chlamydia if you never had it?

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No: You do  not ever develop true immunity to chlamydia.You can get it as often as you are exposed if you are not taking the antibiotics that kill it during the exposure.Condoms provide some but not 100% protection during exposure.

Question 2

can you be immune to chlamydia after multiple infection and treatments?

Accepted Answer

Don't count on it: Chlamydia is an infectious disease that does not enter your blood and or ever stimulate the immune system to give immunity.It is more like strep throat than it would be the measles. Anytime you are exposed you may get it. Some men can carry it asymptotically for long periods.

Question 3

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.

Question 4

what are the symptoms of chlamydia in a woman?

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Most have none: Most women do not have symptoms when they have chlamydia. For those that do have symptoms be on the look out for vaginal discharge, burning with urination, vaginal odor, pelvic pain and in some cases joint pain.

Question 5

what are the chances for chlamydia with a random dude?

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High: Chlamydia is very prevalent in the population of young sexually active males and females.  In addition, hpv and herpes are widely disseminated.  Condoms may reduce the transmission rate, yet they are not perfect. If you have any symptoms such as a discharge or pelvic pain, get checked.

Question 6

how likely is it to get chlamydia from giving a blowjob?

Accepted Answer

This is a definite : Risk.  You can develop chlamydia in the pharynx from oral-genital contact.

Question 7

is there a good cure for chlamydia ?

Accepted Answer

A number of drugs!: Best and oldest: doxycycline. Others: zithromycin; ciprofloxin and related drugs. I would (if i were young & unmarried, suggest a course of one of the above to any potential sexual partner, since it is so common!

Question 8

can you get chlamydia from a needle?

Accepted Answer

Not likely: No. Chlamydia is typically transmitted through sexual contact with a person. It is not transmitted though needles.

Question 9

can you trust a chlamydia home test?

Accepted Answer

Depends on brand: There are a few over the counter brands now offering home chlamydia tests. Reports indicate they are quite accurate. Of course if positive you still need to see a doctor for treatment. Because this is a new concept i suspect the doctor may want to confirm the results.

Question 10

does chlamydia give you a fishy smell?

Accepted Answer

Chlamydia: Bacterial vaginosis (bv) ;  trichomoniasis are more apt to cause a fishy smell. If you have a change in color, texture, odor or amount of vaginal discharge ; problems such as pain, itching burning with urination or sex or redness/swelling  then it is best to see your gynecologist for evaluation ; accurate assessment.

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