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If i have chlamydia, how likely is that i pass it to my male partner?

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Dr. Robert Killian answered

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Chlamydia: Very likely. And if there has been contact then he must be treated as well and have a space of time when there is no contact until the bug is fully treated.

Answered 4/26/2013

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