QuestionDear Ms. Aukerman,
Two weeks ago I was treated for chlamydia. I was given a dose of azithromycin. I am not sexually active at this point in time (though I am seeing someone) She was very understanding and she will be treated next week just in case she has it. But I was wondering two things before engaging in any sexual acts three weeks from now. I was wondering
1) Whether it was possible to still have chlamydia even after being treated for it?
and
2)I was treated for a UTI one week before being treated for chlamydia. And now my UTI is back. I was wondering if azithromycin did not work for the chlamydia or whether I just have a UTI?
I am aware that it probably would be best to see the doctor again but I thought that once someone got medication for a curable disease then they would be cured. If chlamydia is still in me, I don't want the doctor to open me up again.
Thank you very much for your help. If anything is unclear I would not mind clearing things up.
Annie
Answer1) Whether it was possible to still have chlamydia even after being treated for it? Yes, since you need the ofloxin with the azithromycin
2)I was treated for a UTI one week before being treated for chlamydia. And now my UTI is back. I was wondering if azithromycin did not work for the chlamydia or whether I just have a UTI? Could be but probably neither were treated adequately since the germ is getting more resistant.
I am aware that it probably would be best to see the doctor again but I thought that once someone got medication for a curable disease then they would be cured. If chlamydia is still in me, I don't want the doctor to open me up again. Yes, but you need to be recultured then treated more thoroughly and for a longer period of time.
