72hrs after being exposed to chlamydia you can test positive, but normally it's closer to 7 days.
How Long Does It Take For Chlamydia To Show Up On A Test?
hat are the symptoms?
The symptoms
for men may include:
The symptoms
for women may include:
However,
about 75% of women and 50% of men infected with chlamydia don't
have symptoms. Many women only discover they have chlamydia when
they have a pelvic exam or when a partner develops symptoms. Because
women can have chlamydia and not have any symptoms, they can have
the infection for a long time before they receive treatment. Infection
can spread from the cervix to the uterus and cause pelvic inflammatory
disease (PID). If PID is not treated, it can cause scarring and
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The symptoms
for men may include:
- Painful,
burning sensation during urination - Watery
or milky discharge from the penis - Inflammation
of the urinary opening - Pain
or swelling in the testicles.
The symptoms
for women may include:
- Vaginal
irritation or itching - Abnormal
vaginal discharge - Irregular
vaginal bleeding - Pelvic
pain - Nausea
- Fever
- Pain
during intercourse - Painful
urination or a frequent need to urinate.
However,
about 75% of women and 50% of men infected with chlamydia don't
have symptoms. Many women only discover they have chlamydia when
they have a pelvic exam or when a partner develops symptoms. Because
women can have chlamydia and not have any symptoms, they can have
the infection for a long time before they receive treatment. Infection
can spread from the cervix to the uterus and cause pelvic inflammatory
disease (PID). If PID is not treated, it can cause scarring and
sterility.www.brown.edu
Normally 7 to 10 days, make sure you tell the doctor all your past partners you ve had over the past 3 to 4 weeks.
