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I was diagnosed & treated for chlamydia years ago. i was told that once diagnosed with that, you can & will always test positive for it. is this true?

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Dr. Robert Killian answered

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Chlamydia: Chlamydia, if properly treated is gone. You will not test positive again for it unless you get a new infection.

Dr Loret De Mola agreed

Answered 1/5/2019

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A member asked:

I was diagnosed & treated for chlamydia years ago. i was told that once diagnosed with that, you can & will always test positive for it. is this true?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Robert Killian answered

Dr Loret De Mola agreed

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