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How long after taking azithromycin are you contagious of chlamydia?

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Dr. Dennis Higginbotham answered

Specializes in American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology

Varies: Probably less than 48 hours.

Dr Chmielewski agreed

Answered 2/1/2018

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