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I'm curious if chlamydia can come back on its own. i had it in aug 2013,after meds got a retest. came back neg. just curious if it comes back
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Not really: When it is appropriately treated it is killed off. However, any re-exposure can bring it back.Some people can carry the germ for prolonged periods with no symptoms and pass it to their partners.
Answered 4/2/2015
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