Hi, Question I Pee Test Was Given To My Significant

Posted on Mon, 4 May 2020

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Question : Hi, question I pee test was given to my significant other. And test came back as positive for chlamydia. How long can someone be “Asymptomatic” for Chlamydia? Is Asymptomatic for an STD like that even possible?

Answered by Dr. Dr. Kakkar (2 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Regarding genital chlamydia

Detailed Answer:
Hello and welcome to ask a doctor service. I have gone through your query and noted your concern.

Most genital chlamydia infections are asymptomatic with half of the males and 3/4th of the females with infection having no symptoms of it. Asymptomatic infections may either persist for long periods, may progress into symptomatic infection or may resolve spontaneously without symptoms.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if you need any more assistance.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Yogesh D

Follow up: Dr. Dr. Kakkar (1 hour later)

How long can someone be Asymptomatic. 1 month. 1year?

Answered by Dr. Dr. Kakkar (13 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Regarding genital chlamydia infection

Detailed Answer:
Hi.
Chlamydia clearance increases with time, with most of asymptomatic, uncomplicated infections resolving spontaneously by 1-1.5 year after initial chlamydia testing.
Take care

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar