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How long can you have chlamydia before it causes pelvic inflammatory disease

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Variable: This is variable from person to person depending on multiple factors. But the lag time can range from months to years. Symptoms may also be acute in onset or gradualover a long period of time.

Dr Ferdowsi and 2 doctors agreed

Answered 5/12/2019

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Dr. Carla Enriquez answered

Specializes in Pediatrics

Very variable. : Can be days or months. As soon as you know you have it, get treated along with your consort.

Answered 6/11/2017

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