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Is it possible for trich to lay dormant for 7 years? i tested negative in sept 2016 but positive 3 months ago. i have been with same partner for 7 yrs

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Dr. Jeff Livingston answered

Specializes in Obstetrics and Gynecology

Previous negative: Trichomoniasis can stay undetected for long periods of time but in your case you report a negative test in September of 2016 indicating that it was not present at that time. This leads one to conclude that this is most likely a newly acquired infection.

Answered 1/4/2018

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A member asked:

Is it possible for trich to lay dormant for 7 years? i tested negative in sept 2016 but positive 3 months ago. i have been with same partner for 7 yrs

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