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Can i get chlamydia if i tested negative and sex partner also negative for chlamydia?

Q: can i get chlamydia if i tested negative and sex partner also negative for chlamydia?

: There's a small chance of false negative test, i.e. that your partner is infected despite the negative test result. But that's unlikely. Assuming accurate test results, you cannot be infected.

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Dr. Hunter Handsfield answered

Specializes in Infectious Disease

There's a small chance of false negative test, i.e. that your partner is infected despite the negative test result. But that's unlikely. Assuming accurate test results, you cannot be infected.

Dr Kuitems agreed

Answered 8/1/2021

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A member asked:

Can i get chlamydia if i tested negative and sex partner also negative for chlamydia?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Hunter Handsfield answered

Dr Kuitems agreed

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