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How long does it take for the antibiotics to work for chlamydia 2-3 days?

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

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You Need to wait : At least 7 days after start of treatment (or wait until completion of treatment if that period is longer) before you can have sexual activity.

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Answered 9/28/2016

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