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My husband and i are a faithful relationship for 9 yrs. ive been tested positive for chlamydia recently. is it possible for it to show up after 9 yrs?

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Dr. Hunter Handsfield answered

Specializes in Infectious Disease

Sorry, not possible: Chlamydia is not known to be carried for more than a year. Either the test is wrong or someone has had sex with another partner. I'm sorry to be the bearer of probably bad news. Good luck.

Answered 2/27/2015

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