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Is it possible to treat chlamydia before the week of a possible exposure? i know is better to get tested, but is it possible?

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Dr. Jesse Mills answered

Specializes in Urology

Yes: Chlamydia is a bacterial infection. You could start an antibiotic prior to a known infection risk but why risk that kind of exposure?

Dr Mays agreed

Answered 7/1/2013

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A member asked:

Is it possible to treat chlamydia before the week of a possible exposure? i know is better to get tested, but is it possible?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Jesse Mills answered

Dr Mays agreed

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