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Hello, is it too soon to re-test for chlamydia after the initial treatment 5 weeks ago? i took 4 pills given by the doctor at once. and, i had unprot

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Dr. Hunter Handsfield answered

Specializes in Infectious Disease

Probably OK, but...: There are two reasons for retesting. 1) THere is a small possibility of treatment failure, especially with the drug you had (azithromycin). 5 weeks is fine for retesting for that reason. 2) 10-20% of people with chlamydia get entirely new infections in the next few months (untreated partner, new partner, etc). If reexposed recently, get retested at least a week after that newer exposure.

Answered 5/16/2018

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Dr. Silviu Pasniciuc answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

3 months: A test of cure will be recommended at 3 weeks if you are pregnant, but otherwise retesting will be recommended at 3 months as the chance of reinfection remains high.

Answered 5/11/2018

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