Cedar Falls, IA
A 22-year-old female asked:
I took a one dose medicine for chlamydia on monday and had sex with an uninfected partner tuesday night. he's getting tested, should i too again?
1 doctor answer • 2 doctors weighed in

Dr. Parul Krishnamurthyanswered
Obstetrics & Gynecology 36 years experience
Recheck in 4-6 weeks: It is irresponsible to have sex with an uninfected partner, especially if it was unprotected before ascertaining test of cure.
Yes, the partner should get checked and perhaps empirically treated as well, as if tested too early, the test may be negative
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