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Can Chlamydia Infection Be Contracted Through Contact With Infected Brush?

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Posted on Wed, 16 Aug 2017
Question: Hi there wonderinf if you could help was wondering how long claymydia lives on surfaces and if you can catch it via toothbrush if someones bloody fluid got on it and will water and soap clean the bacteria off...

I have ocd and this thought has been annoying me.. i herd that it can not live without a host
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Answered by Dr. Klarida Papaqako (3 hours later)
Brief Answer:
Chlamydia is sexually transmitted. There is no evidence of other ways.

Detailed Answer:
Hello,

Thank you for using HealthcareMagic,
I read your question carefully and I can understand your concern.

Chlamydia infections are mostly sexually transmitted. There is no evidence of transmission of this bacteria in other ways.

One way to have a piece of mind is to ask the person (if you're aware of him/her whose bloody fluid was there) if s/he has any infection. Then it would provide some clarity and also it can be easily treated if at all needed.

But again, I don't think that you can get Chlamydia by a toothbrush.

Hope this is helpful.
Let me know if you need more clarifications.

Regards,     
Dr. Papaqako

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Can Chlamydia Infection Be Contracted Through Contact With Infected Brush?

Brief Answer: Chlamydia is sexually transmitted. There is no evidence of other ways. Detailed Answer: Hello, Thank you for using HealthcareMagic, I read your question carefully and I can understand your concern. Chlamydia infections are mostly sexually transmitted. There is no evidence of transmission of this bacteria in other ways. One way to have a piece of mind is to ask the person (if you're aware of him/her whose bloody fluid was there) if s/he has any infection. Then it would provide some clarity and also it can be easily treated if at all needed. But again, I don't think that you can get Chlamydia by a toothbrush. Hope this is helpful. Let me know if you need more clarifications. Regards, Dr. Papaqako