Chlamydia infection...

[concerned1973]

If you have contracted Chlamydia, have gone through a stage of symptoms, but eventually feel fine with no outward symptoms, how long are you still a carrier of the disease? For life unless treated? I know long term effects of infection can include stirility but I was wondering how long you can pass on Chlamydia to a partner? Does the body "knock it out" eventually?

[stillHurting]

Yes, the body can eventually clear chlamydia.  However, it's really not safe for you to have sex with another partner until you have a negative test for the disease.  It can be carried for years.

[concerned1973]

Thanks stillhurting. Follow up to any and all...is there a point where Doxycycline will no longer be effective treatment? I did do Cipro for 10 days, MD had diagnosed Prostatitis but I am worried it was something else, most likely Chlamydia...

[Tommy420]

Both doxy and zithromax are effective against chlamydia. A one time 1000mg of zithromax or a 7 day course of doxy is usually given to clear chlamydia. You had a 10 day course of doxy. If you had chlamydia, then you no longer have it.

Were you ever diagnosed with Chlamydia? If so, what test did the doctor use?

[loveable24101]

9-22-09 i tookazithromycin and then for & days I took metronidazole. so I had sex with my boyfriend on Oct 7 which is today the first time about taking the meds. and he didnt give me the std. Am I ok?