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Is it fair to say that if someone does develop signs of infection, that exposure occurred recently and not years ago?

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Dr. Larry Lutwick answered

It depends: Some infections can be latent only to become active years or decades later, such as herpes simplex and tuberculosis. Some, like chlamydia, can asymptomatically colonize the genital tract but cause symptoms in a contact.

Dr Sparacino agreed

Answered 3/22/2020

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A member asked:

Is it fair to say that if someone does develop signs of infection, that exposure occurred recently and not years ago?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Larry Lutwick answered

Dr Sparacino agreed

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