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I had chlamydia, me and my boyfriend both had taken the full treatment for antibiotics, and abstained from having sex for the time we were supposed to. 3 months later,i tested positive again, with no sex outside our relationship on both ends. how??

Q: i had chlamydia, me and my boyfriend both had taken the full treatment for antibiotics, and abstained from having sex for the time we were supposed to. 3 months later,i tested positive again, with no sex outside our relationship on both ends. how??

: Although rare but therapeutic failure may happen in your case. Take care.

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Although rare but therapeutic failure may happen in your case. Take care.

Answered 7/25/2023

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A member asked:

I had chlamydia, me and my boyfriend both had taken the full treatment for antibiotics, and abstained from having sex for the time we were supposed to. 3 months later,i tested positive again, with no sex outside our relationship on both ends. how??

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Hiep Le answered

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