Can you test positive for chlamydia and not have it?

First, it is possible to have a false positive on these test results, and the poor husband may be telling the truth about his fidelity. Another possibility is that the earlier test did not pick up the chlamydia, when, in fact, it was already present.

How common is a false positive for chlamydia?

False-positive rates in studies that compared self-collected and clinician-collected samples ranged from 0% to 1.2%. For chlamydia testing in males, false-positive rates were 0.4% for meatal testing¹⁹ and 0.3% to 0.7% for urine testing,^19,29 while false-negative rates ranged from 0% to 8%.

Can you test positive for chlamydia when you don't have it?

For example, a person's urine test for chlamydia may be positive but their genital culture may come back negative. False-negative results are those in which you have a condition but the test says you don't. False-positive results are those in which you don't have a condition but the test says you do.

Can I test positive for chlamydia and my partner negative?

A: It is quite common for one partner to test positive and the other negative, even if they have been having sex without condoms. Mostly this is explained by luck and the role of other risk factors.

Can chlamydia be dormant and test positive?

For some this is not going to be the case. A significant number of men do not typically show symptoms for STDs such as chlamydia although they are very capable of spreading the disease. Even though they are generally asymptomatic or dormant, they will still test positive for the STD.

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Can I have chlamydia and my partner not have it?

Once you are infected, you can infect someone else. Both gonorrhea and chlamydia often have no symptoms. Sometimes only one partner will have symptoms, even though both have the disease. That's why notifying your sexual partners about the results of your test is important.

How accurate are chlamydia tests?

Two to three weeks post exposure is the ideal time to get tested. The overall accuracy of the particular test performed: 98.3% accuracy for the urine test versus 94.3% accuracy for the swab test.

How long can chlamydia lie dormant?

Most people who have chlamydia don't notice any symptoms.

If you do get symptoms, these usually appear between 1 and 3 weeks after having unprotected sex with an infected person. For some people they don't develop until many months later. Sometimes the symptoms can disappear after a few days.

Why am I still testing positive for chlamydia?

Chlamydial infection occasionally persists due to treatment failure, but repeat positivity upon retesting is most often due to reinfection from an untreated sexual partner or an infected new partner [4, 5].

How did I get chlamydia if my partner didn't cheat?

Apart from being infected at birth you can not catch chlamydia without performing some form of sexual act. However, you don't have to have penetrative sex to get infected, it is enough if your genitals come in contact with an infected person's sexual fluids (for example if your genitals touch).

Can my partner give me chlamydia but he tested negative?

The short answer

Yes, it is possible to contract a STI from someone who tested negative (for the STIs that they were tested for)… if (and only if!) they were positive for an STI that they weren't tested for. Or if they were positive for an STI in a location that didn't get tested, such as in the mouth and throat.

Can chlamydia be confused with something else?

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.

Can two clean partners get chlamydia?

If 2 people who don't have any STDs have sex, it's not possible for either of them to get one. A couple can't create an STD from nothing — they have to get spread from one person to another.

Can STD tests be wrong?

False positive results can occur with many diagnostic tests, including STD tests. The chances of false positive results increase as the likelihood of the infection decreases in the person being tested.

How long will you still test positive for chlamydia after taking the antibiotic?

Conclusions. If a TOC for anogenital chlamydia is indicated, we recommend performing it at least 14 days after initiation of treatment, when using modern RNA- and DNA-based assays. A positive result shortly after 14 days probably indicates a blip, rather than a treatment failure or a reinfection.

How do I know if chlamydia is gone?

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.

Can chlamydia come back by itself?

Yes, you can contract chlamydia more than once, although it's rare for it to reoccur or persist after correct treatment.

Does chlamydia ever fully go away?

Yes, the right treatment can cure chlamydia. It is important that you take all of the medicine your healthcare provider gives you to cure your infection. Do not share medicine for chlamydia with anyone. When taken properly it will stop the infection and could decrease your chances of having problems later.

Can you have chlamydia for 20 years without knowing?

Chlamydia can lie dormant in the body for many years causing a low grade infection without symptoms. It could potentially flare up to cause a symptomatic infection, especially if there is an alteration in the persons immune system, such as a severe cold or flu, cancer or some other severe illness.

Can you have chlamydia for 3 years without knowing?

However, it is possible for symptoms to develop months or even years after infection, especially if you develop complications such as Pelvic Inflammatory Disease (in women) or epididymitis (in men). In many people, chlamydia never causes any symptoms.

Can chlamydia be missed in a urine test?

The majority of gonorrhea and chlamydia infections are missed when only urine is used to screen HIV-positive men, according to new research presented at IDWeek 2015 in San Diego.

Are false negative chlamydia tests common?

New diagnostic accuracy studies without major methodological limitations indicated that false-positive rates for gonorrhea and chlamydia were 3 percent or less, and false-negative rates ranged from 0 to 9 percent for gonorrhea and 0 to 14 percent for chlamydia across all NAATs and specimen types.

Can chlamydia be dormant?

Many people, both men and women, who are infected with chlamydia have no symptoms at all, but may still infect others. Any symptoms show up 1-3 weeks after you have been infected. Chlamydia bacteria may also remain dormant for long periods and then suddenly cause problems or lead to complications.

How did my boyfriend get chlamydia?

The bacteria are usually spread through sex or contact with infected genital fluids (semen or vaginal fluid). You can get chlamydia through: unprotected vaginal, anal or oral sex. sharing sex toys that are not washed or covered with a new condom each time they're used.

How did I get chlamydia if I'm a virgin?

Yes, you can get an STI from penetrative vaginal or anal sex. STI transmission can happen whether or not there is ejaculation and even if there is only shallow penetration. When using a sex toy for penetration, STIs can be passed if the object is not properly cleaned in between partners.