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This week i was diagnosed w/epididymitis caused by chlamydia. is that something that would happen right away or could i have had chlamydia for a year?

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Dr. Hunter Handsfield answered

Specializes in Infectious Disease

Probably more recent: Chlamydia usually is cleared by the immune system long before a year. More likely this is a more recent infection, probably under 3 months and maybe under a month.

Answered 10/10/2016

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