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If a man with chlamydia had multiple partners in a span of 3 years, is it possible he could've given the disease to 1 or 2 partners and not the others?

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Dr. Jeffrey Levine answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

Yes: While Chlamydia is highly sexually transmitted, it is possible that some partners may not contract it while others do. Perhaps he wore a condom or pulled out with some women and not others, while some women may be more susceptible than others.

Answered 3/9/2016

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