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Is it possible to get signs of chlamydia 3 days after having unprotected sex?

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Sxs: Chlamydia sxs (if you have them) usually occur 1 to 3 weeks after exposure.

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Answered 9/29/2016

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