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Hello, so i tested positive for chlamydia and was treated with doxy for 7 days and am now wondering how soon i can retest for toc? i know normally you would retest 3-4 weeks but my new partner wants a negative test first before any sexual activity?

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You can retest in two weeks or follow the usual period and in the meantime try to convince your new partner to try with a condom or other ways to have sex- or wait till after the test.

Answered 1/29/2022

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Dr. Hunter Handsfield answered

Specializes in Infectious Disease

Three weeks is the minimum time for test of cure. Even with successful cure, chlamydial DNA can persist and give a false positive test result for up to 3 weeks. On the other hand, doxycycline never fails to cure chlamydia when taken properly (100 mg twice daily for 7 days with few or no missed doses). So if you took the drug as directed, you're safe having sex once you have finished treatment.

Answered 1/30/2022

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