What If Chlamydia Doesn't Go Away

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Why won't my chlamydia go away?

Hello. I am 15 years old and I have recently went to the doctors and have found out that I have been diagnosed with chlamydia. I was given two pills to take (azithromycin). Well they told me it would only take a week to go away. As of yesterday it...

Response from Benjamin Young, M.D., Ph.D.

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Hello and thanks for your question.It's not entirely clear to me why your still having discharge, but I'd suggest going back to your doctor to be checked.Be sure to let your health care provider know about your new exposure, and as always,... Read more »

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chest pain that doesn't go away.

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U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

Cases of Chlamydia on the Rise in Iowa

Reported chlamydia cases are on the rise in Iowa, but the numbers could reflect testing changes. In 2004, Iowa had 6,958 reports of chlamydia, up from 6,462 in 2003. Karen Thompson, STD program manager for the Iowa Department of Public Health, said... Read more »

What Do the Symptoms of Sexually Transmitted Diseases Look Like?

The following are the some of the symptoms of syphilis, gonorrhea, chlamydia, genital warts, scabies and herpes. Since symptoms can vary from person to person, and since these symptoms can resemble the symptoms of many other illnesses, you CANNOT... Read more »

Rise in Chlamydia Cases Overwhelms Fort Wayne, Indiana Clinic

A spike in diagnosed chlamydia cases has strained the Allen County, Ind., health department's two-nurse clinic that treats people with STDs. "Our STD Clinic is turning people away at the door every day," acknowledged Loren Robertson, the county's... Read more »

Preventing and Controlling Chlamydia -- the Silent STI -- in People With HIV

Table of Contents Introduction Chlamydia Risk Factors in People With and Without HIV How Chlamydia Sets Up Infection and Spreads Chlamydia Raises Risk of HIV Infection and Progression Screening and Testing for Chlamydia: Urine Is Not Enough ... Read more »

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How To Cure Chlamydia

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Dear patient,

Did you know Chlamydia can kill you?

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