How long can a boy have chlamydia without knowing?

Symptoms can occur within 2-14 days after infection. However, a person may have chlamydia for months, or even years, without knowing it.

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Can guys have chlamydia without knowing?

Chlamydia is caused by bacteria. It is one of the most common sexually transmitted diseases in the U.S. This infection is easily spread because it often causes no symptoms. That means you can pass chlamydia to sexual partners without knowing it. In fact, about 75% of infections in women and 50% in men have no symptoms.

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Can a man have chlamydia for 10 years without knowing?

Although some symptoms can appear within weeks of contact, there have been reports of chlamydia remaining dormant for over twenty years. If you have had recent sexual contact and wonder about chlamydia infections, don't hesitate to test.

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How long can a boy carry chlamydia?

Being tested means that you can be treated, and the proper treatment will help clear up a chlamydial infection in a matter of weeks. On the other hand, if you don't get tested or don't see a healthcare provider for treatment, chlamydia can live in the body for weeks, months, or even years without being detected.

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What is late stage chlamydia in men?

Late-stage chlamydia refers to an infection that has spread to other parts of the body. For example, it may have spread to the cervix (cervicitis), testicular tubes (epididymitis), eyes (conjunctivitis), or throat (pharyngitis), causing inflammation and pain.

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Can a man have chlamydia for 5 years?

An untreated chlamydia infection can persist for several years. Although this goes for both men and women, it is believed that men are less likely to carry the bacteria for several years. If you remain infected for a long time you have an increased risk of complications.

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What are the 2 major symptoms of chlamydia in males?

How do I know if I have chlamydia?
  • A discharge from their penis;
  • A burning sensation when peeing; and.
  • Pain and swelling in one or both testicles (although this is less common).

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How hard is it for men to catch chlamydia?

Are men more likely to catch chlamydia? If you have unprotected sex with someone who has chlamydia, you're likely to catch the infection regardless of your gender. In this respect there is nothing to suggest that men are more likely to catch chlamydia.

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Can a man have chlamydia for 3 years without knowing?

What are the symptoms? Symptoms can occur within 2-14 days after infection. However, a person may have chlamydia for months, or even years, without knowing it.

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How can you tell if a man has chlamydia?

Chlamydia symptoms in men include:
  • White, cloudy or watery discharge from the tip of the penis;
  • Pain, discomfort or a 'burning sensation' when urinating;
  • Inflammation, tenderness and pain in and around the testicles.

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How did I get chlamydia if my partner doesn't have it?

Although chlamydia is highly contagious, it does not always transmit to a person's sexual partners. It is also possible to have a false-negative test result. Having more frequent sex with a partner who has chlamydia may increase a person's risk of contracting it.

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Can you tell how long you've had chlamydia?

How Long Ago Did I Get Chlamydia? The incubation of a Chlamydia infection is reported to be one to three weeks. It can take up to six weeks in some cases. From one perspective it would be great if one could count back a few weeks to find the culprit-partner.

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What are 5 symptoms of chlamydia?

Signs of chlamydia
  • pain or burning while peeing.
  • pain during sex.
  • lower belly pain.
  • abnormal vaginal discharge (may be yellowish and have a strong smell)
  • bleeding between periods.
  • pus or a watery/milky discharge from the penis.
  • swollen or tender testicles.
  • pain, discharge and/or bleeding around the anus.

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Can you sleep with someone with chlamydia and not get it?

If your partner has gonorrhea or chlamydia, is it possible to have unprotected sex and not get these infections? While it is possible to have vaginal, oral, or anal sex with an infected partner and not get infected, it's unlikely.

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What is the longest time chlamydia can go undetected?

Without medical intervention, a chlamydia infection can persist for years if gone unnoticed [1]. Fortunately, once diagnosed, a healthcare provider can provide patients with the right medication to treat the sexually transmitted infection (STI).

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Can you catch chlamydia from kissing?

Chlamydia cannot be passed on through casual contact, such as kissing and hugging, or from sharing baths, towels, swimming pools, toilet seats or cutlery.

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How easy is it for a girl to give a guy chlamydia?

Chlamydia is passed primarily during anal or vaginal sex.

If the vagina, cervix, anus, penis or mouth come in contact with infected secretions or fluids, then transmission is possible.It is less likely to be transmitted through oral sex.

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How do you tell my bf he gave me chlamydia?

Telling a New Partner About an STD
  1. Imagine that your roles are reversed. ...
  2. It's best to be direct. ...
  3. It's best to be honest. ...
  4. Let the conversation proceed naturally. ...
  5. Don't push your partner to make decisions about sex or your relationship right away. ...
  6. Encourage your partner to ask questions.

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What is chlamydia mistaken for?

Chlamydia and trichomoniasis are similar infections and they are commonly confused, but it's important to know the difference, as the two infections are not treated with the same antibiotic. Trichomoniasis (trich) is caused by a parasite called Trichomonas Vaginalis.

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What does chlamydia urine look like?

Cloudy urine. Abnormal vaginal discharge. Abnormal vaginal bleeding with intercourse or between periods.

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Can a couple get chlamydia without cheating?

How did I get chlamydia if I didn't cheat? You can get chlamydia if your partner had vaginal, oral or anal sex with someone who was infected and then had sex with you.

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Is having chlamydia for a year bad men?

While long-term problems in men are rare, some men with untreated chlamydia may develop epididymitis. This refers to inflammation in the epididymis, a coiled tube at the back of the testicles that is responsible for storing and carrying sperm.

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Is chlamydia a lifelong STD?

Nope! Chlamydia is easily cured with antibiotics. Chlamydia is a bacterial infection (like strep throat or an ear infection), which means that once you've been treated and tested negative for it (to make sure the antibiotics worked), it's gone.

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What are 3 warning signs or symptoms of chlamydia?

If they do get symptoms, the most common include:
  • pain when urinating.
  • unusual vaginal discharge.
  • pain in the tummy or pelvis.
  • pain during sex.
  • bleeding after sex.
  • bleeding between periods.

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What are the first stages of chlamydia?

What are the early signs of chlamydia?
  • pain or burning while peeing.
  • pain during sex.
  • lower belly pain.
  • abnormal vaginal discharge (may be yellowish and have a strong smell)
  • bleeding between periods.
  • pus or a watery/milky discharge from the penis.
  • swollen or tender testicles.
  • pain, discharge and/or bleeding around the anus.

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