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If my swabs are negative for chlamydia (all 3 locations) are negative, do i definitely not have lgv?

Q: if my swabs are negative for chlamydia (all 3 locations) are negative, do i definitely not have lgv?

: Lymphogranuloma Venereum (LGV) is not chlamydia, and has entirely different clinical effects. Get a referral to an infectious disease physician to determine accurately what is going on clinically.

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Dr. John Berryman answered

Lymphogranuloma Venereum (LGV) is not chlamydia, and has entirely different clinical effects. Get a referral to an infectious disease physician to determine accurately what is going on clinically.

Answered 2/22/2023

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Dr. Birendra Tandan answered

In all medical probability- yes. But every test can have false positive and false neg.

Answered 2/22/2023

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A member asked:

If my swabs are negative for chlamydia (all 3 locations) are negative, do i definitely not have lgv?

2 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

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