A member asked:

65 year old male-tested positive for chlamydia. i have not had sex in 4 years. how is this possible?

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Dr. Gregory Cowell answered

Specializes in Emergency Medicine

Best to get treated: Males can be carriers of chlamydia for long periods of time and have no symptoms. Fortunately, the treatment should be a simple course of antibiotics, or even a one time dose. See your doctor for this treatment and you will be better soon.

Answered 1/28/2015

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Need more info: Why were you tested for chlamydia now? Probably because you had a symptom that concerned you. It is possible that you contracted this infection over 4 years ago but because there was not enough discomfort to warrant your attention the infection was ignored until now.

Answered 9/28/2016

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Dr. Robert Killian answered

Specializes in General Practice

Treat: Untreated chlamydia can last for all the time it takes until a diagnosis and treatment. It would be highly unlikely for a test to be a false positive. Get your medication and take it!

Answered 7/28/2014

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