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Had a transvaginal ultrasound 7 months ago. could i have contracted chlamydia from the probe?

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Dr. Michael Gabor answered

Specializes in Diagnostic Radiology

They would have: had to reuse the probe covering(condom) from an infected patient, or not cleaned the probe properly. I suppose it is possible, but I have never heard of it happening. It would require malicious and/or incompetent behavior on the part of the ultrasound operator.

Answered 4/26/2015

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