Overview
Chlamydia is an infection caused by a bacterium called Chlamydia trachomatis. It is a common sexually transmitted infection (STI) that can be spread through sexual contact. Chlamydia may have no symptoms, or it may cause mild symptoms that may be mistaken for another illness, such as a urinary tract infection. Treatment for chlamydia involves antibiotics, which are typically taken for two weeks.
Causes
Chlamydia is spread through unprotected sexual contact with someone who is infected. It can be spread from one person to another through oral, anal, and vaginal sex. Chlamydia can also be passed from a pregnant woman to her baby during childbirth.
Treatment
Chlamydia is typically treated with antibiotics. The two most common antibiotics used to treat chlamydia are azithromycin and doxycycline. The antibiotics are usually taken for two weeks. It is important to finish all of the antibiotics, even if the symptoms go away.
Recovery
It may take up to two weeks for the symptoms of chlamydia to go away after treatment. Some people may have symptoms of chlamydia for up to a month after treatment. It is important to follow up with your doctor to make sure the infection has been treated successfully.
How do you know if chlamydia is gone after treatment?
Your doctor may order a test to make sure that the infection has been treated successfully. This test may be done two weeks after treatment. If the test is negative, it means that the infection has been treated successfully.
Do you still have chlamydia after being treated?
It is possible for a person to still have chlamydia after being treated. This is why it is important to follow up with a doctor and get tested two weeks after treatment. If the test is negative, it means that the infection has been treated successfully.
How long does it take for chlamydia to go away with doxycycline?
Doxycycline is typically taken for two weeks to treat chlamydia. It may take up to two weeks for the symptoms of chlamydia to go away after treatment. Some people may have symptoms of chlamydia for up to a month after treatment.