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I took the treatment for chlamydia do i need a retest to check it worked?

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

No: Retesting isn't needed because of the effectiveness of treatment. Your provider may wish to check for re-infection in 3 months.

Answered 9/28/2016

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