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I had chlamydia. but im in a relationsship with my partner for 4 years now. do i have to inform my (female) ex-partners from 4-5 years ago?

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Dr. Hunter Handsfield answered

Specializes in Infectious Disease

No need: Even without treatment, chlamydia is cleared by the immune system long before 4 years, usually within a year. From a medical standpoint, there's no point in informing partners that long ago.

Answered 7/10/2016

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