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I was exposed to chlamydia and took 1g of azithromycin on a partner pill (without testing first) on a thurs and then tested following monday as negative. is it possible to clear the bacteria that quickly in 4 days? or more likely never had it?

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Dr. Jay Park answered

See below: Diagnostic test of choice for Chlamydia infection is Nucleic Acid Amplification Test (NAAT) which is very sensitive and specific. Test-of-cure by NAAT is recommended 3-4 weeks after treatment because earlier testing can yield false-positive result. Therefore, it is very unlikely you had an infection.

Dr Kuitems and another doctor agreed

Answered 11/8/2020

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A member asked:

I was exposed to chlamydia and took 1g of azithromycin on a partner pill (without testing first) on a thurs and then tested following monday as negative. is it possible to clear the bacteria that quickly in 4 days? or more likely never had it?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Jay Park answered

Dr Kuitems and another doctor agreed

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