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What is the transmission rate of chlamydia from female to male in a one time exposure when the female is taking azithromycin?

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Dr. Robert Killian answered

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Chlamydia: One should consider the male in this situation is 100% likely to get chlamydia if he inserts his penis into your vagina. You should consider yourself contagious until 48 hours after taking azithromycin.

Dr Parvez agreed

Answered 12/10/2013

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