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A member asked:

Any test that can tell how long chlamydia been in your system?

6 doctors weighed in across 3 answers

NO: The chlamydia test only signifies active disease. You'd have to know or have a history of testing or a history of symptoms.

Dr Ali agreed

Answered 10/3/2016

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Dr. Miguel Cano answered

Specializes in Obstetrics and Gynecology

No: Unfortunately not. The tests only confirm that you have an std and need treatment.

Dr Kuitems and 2 doctors agreed

Answered 3/30/2023

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Dr. Alan Ali answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Chlamydia: No. Tests will only show active disease.

Answered 6/30/2016

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