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Why do they not retest you for chlamydia?

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Dr. Dennis Higginbotham answered

Specializes in American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology

Not necessary: The treatment for chlamydia is virtually 100% effective. If you take the medication, you are cured. A retest is not needed. It is recommended to repeat the test after about 3 months. That is not testing for treatment failure but this is actually looking for reinfection.

Dr Fowler and 4 doctors agreed

Answered 10/7/2018

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