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If i take a 1g dose of azithromycin immediately after i have sex with someone who i think might have chlamyida, will that stop the disease?

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Dr. Hunter Handsfield answered

Specializes in Infectious Disease

Yes, but...: It would prevent chlamydia. However, anyone with chlamydia also could have other STDs like gonorrhea, syphilis, and others -- and azithromycin is not reliable against anything except chlamydia. So if you decide to go ahead with azithromycin, in a week or so you still should see a doctor or clinic for STD evaluation.

Dr Hodge agreed

Answered 12/20/2015

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A member asked:

If i take a 1g dose of azithromycin immediately after i have sex with someone who i think might have chlamyida, will that stop the disease?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Hunter Handsfield answered

Dr Hodge agreed

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