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I was cured from chlamydia, i got the antibiotic shot like a couple of weeks ago. had sex last week, do you think the antibiotics are still in my system?

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

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The original: Antibiotics you took will not protect you from becoming subsequently infected with chlamydia.

Dr Raff agreed

Answered 7/24/2013

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A member asked:

I was cured from chlamydia, i got the antibiotic shot like a couple of weeks ago. had sex last week, do you think the antibiotics are still in my system?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Dr Raff agreed

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