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Do people sometimes test negative for chlamydia and still have it?

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Yes: Because sometimes the test can be a false -, you can repeat the test by the same or a different lab if necessary to confirm or refute the 1st test.

Answered 8/19/2013

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Can a treatment for normal chlamydia cure the infection in the cervix but at the same time still have chlamydia in the upper genital tract (UGT)? Can I test negative on chlamydia when a test is done in the cervix, but still have chlamydia in the UGT?

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In March 2020, I did a urine test for Chlamydia and gonorrhea because of burning in penis and testicle discomfort. But I was negative for both. Still having this issue. Were those lab tests wrong? What is this?

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Hello doctor,Im mannu,I had hiv duo combo test 6 & 12 weeks(84days) came negative.its conclusive? Should i take test 90days?then i have sore throat above 2months. Also take RPR,Hsv,Tpha,syphillis,chlamydia all are negative. But still i worried?

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Had chlamydia test on period, negative, but worried. Would infection still show, or would the blood distort it? I was told test would still pick it up

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A member asked:

I had chlamydia symptoms. Took antibiotics . Test came out negative befe pills tho. Any explanation?Very mimal itching still. I take omeprazole also

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