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A member asked:

Is it possible for chlamydia to reemerge after you have been treated and tested negative afterwards?

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Dr. Guy Farmer answered

Usually not: Usually not but you can be reinfected with chlamydia if you are still having unprotected sex.

Dr Ali and another doctor agreed

Answered 3/11/2015

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