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I was texted positive for chlamydia and my partner tested negative how did i get it?! i've never been with anyone else

5 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

False negative: Or false positive. To be on the safe side, both people should be treated.

Answered 9/28/2016

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Dr. William Byars answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

From your partner: You got it sexually from your partner. Assuming your test was not a false positive, your partner's test must have been either a false negative or an indication of disease latency or cure. It's not unusual for one partner's immune system to suppress/eradicate an infection better than the other partner, and there are differences between the sexes here too. Both of you should be treated to be sure.

Answered 4/24/2015

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