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Is it possible to show symptoms the first time you catch an std but are asymptomatic the second time? i'm curious as to whether or not its possible to have an std/sti and show symptoms get cured, then catch a second, but are asymptomatic the second time.

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

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There : There are different types of std's - each one expresses differently in the body. Also there are some std's that present variably - like chlamydia.

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Answered 11/18/2016

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A member asked:

Is it possible to show symptoms the first time you catch an std but are asymptomatic the second time? i'm curious as to whether or not its possible to have an std/sti and show symptoms get cured, then catch a second, but are asymptomatic the second time.

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Dr Ali agreed

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