Sexually Transmitted Diseases Forum - Chlamydia transmission and infection

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Q: Chlamydia transmission and infection

asked by: DoctorQuestion on September 9th, 2008

I was informed by my partner in early August that she had been found to have Clamydia whilst having some gynaecological tests. As I had been overseas since early July we had not had any sexual relationship since then, though we have for the past two years. I was then tested negative. I understand that this silent infection possibly could have been with my partner for years but my question is could it be possible for me to not catch it from her whilst we had an active sexlife over the past two years. I really would appreciate your advice.

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Dr. Nikola Gjuzelov , MD

replied on September 11th, 2008

Sexually Transmitted Diseases Answer A4676

There are a few options:

1.Your partner became infected in July after you had gone oversea (very possible);
2.Your partner had had a Chlamydia infection before you went oversea but you didn't get infected (unlikely but still possible);
3.Your partner had had a Chlamydia infection before you went oversea and you got infected but your immune system struggled with the infection. If you had been infected and then healed you should have protective antibodies against Chlamydia in your blood.

You may want to consult a dermatovenerologist about your dilemma.

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