Will Kissing Someone Who Has Chlamydia Infect Me?

Posted on Sun, 22 Feb 2015

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Sun, 22 Feb 2015 Answered on

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Question : Can you get chlamydia by kissing?

Answered by Dr. Bharatesh Devendra Basti (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
No.

Detailed Answer:
Hi
Thank you for query. I am Dr Bharatesh D Basti answering your query.
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This topic of chlamydia being transmitted by kiss has been a subject of debate.
Though theoretically possible, still there are no reports or records suggesting chlamydia transmission by kissing yet.
Kissing is not considered as mode of transmission for chlamydia .

You can get back for any clarification.
Thank you
Dr Bharatesh D Basti
Dermatologist and venerologist

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