A member asked:

Never had sex with any1 for 1 yr & 8 mos., then got a new partner last month.got symptoms.tested + for chlamydia. did i got it fr new or old prtner?

7 doctors weighed in across 4 answers

Symptoms: Probably the latter partner.. Best is to have him checked out. Always remember to practice safe sex with protection.

Answered 7/31/2014

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Dr. Mohammad Khan answered

Specializes in Pediatrics

New: most likely from the new partner. Dormant infection from the old partner is a remote possibility

Answered 7/31/2014

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Dr. Garland Martin answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

STD: I would suspect new partner and recommend they be tested and treated also.

Answered 8/3/2014

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Dr. Irving Harper answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

Not sure: Most likely from new partner, nut chlamydia can be silent so it is still a possibility that it was from old partner

Answered 9/28/2016

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