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Without another exposure can chlamydia return once treated?

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Dr. Dennis Higginbotham answered

Specializes in American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology

Probably not: The treatment for chlamydia is very effective. Most people who have a positive test for chlamydia after being treated have been exposed again and have contracted a new infection. It is important for all of one's sexual partners to be treated in the event of a positive test for an std.

Answered 9/5/2013

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