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A 40-year-old male asked:
Whats the chances of getting chlamydia from protected sex? if it was contracted, would a 100 mg of doxycycline for 14 days for a unrelated skin infection be enough to treat it?
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Dr. Christine Homanswered
Pediatrics 32 years experience
Being consistent with safe sex practices is your best protection against sexually transmitted infections (STIs or STDs). If you have been exposed to chlamydia it is worth being tested for the relief of all concerned. Testing after the completion of the course of antibiotics may provide useful information, but this sounds a bit low for treatment.
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Reviewed Jul 09, 2021
Dr. Christine Hom commented
Pediatrics 32 years experience
Provided original answer
Antibiotic effectiveness depends on the virulence of the bacterium, how much drug gets to the right spot (concentration). A low dose runs the risk of antibiotic resistance. Test and treat if needed.
Jul 8, 2021
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A 19-year-old female asked:
Took 14 day dose of doxycycline for chlamydia and a rocephin shot for gonarrhea, when I get retested could I still have those two if havent had any sexual interaction with anyone that could be infected since Ive been treated, or would I be cleared?
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A 19-year-old female asked:
Took 14day dose of doxycycline for chlamydia and had a rocephin shot as well. I waited two weeks after finishing antibiotics, to have sex with cleared partner. Is that safe, Because wouldnt I have been cured? Or should I have waited to get retested?
Dr. Leslie Leightonanswered
Internal Medicine 39 years experience
You should be safe if partner is treated too or new partner who never had chlamydia.
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Answered Jan 22, 2022
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