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Q: Transmission of the Chlamydia virus
asked by: DoctorQuestion on April 7th, 2009
My oldest daughter ( shes 16 ) has been smoking cigarettes. She recently found out that one of the people that she shares with has chlamydia. Is it possible that she can get this disease through someone elses saliva?


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Dr. Andrijana Shterjovska , MD
replied on April 10th, 2009
Sexually Transmitted Diseases Answer A6299


Chlamydia is usually transmitted during sexual intercourse. It takes contact of body fluids with the mucous membranes in the anus, mouth, and genital area.


Chlamydia can be found in the saliva if the person is experiencing a throat Chlamydia infection. However, this is a very rare condition, especially if there is no other form of Chlamydia infection affecting other parts of the body. In the end, it is possible, but extremely rare, for Chlamydia to be transmitted via saliva.




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