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Diagnosed simultaneously with Group B Strep and Chlamydia - what to do?
After a visit to the gyno, I tested positive for both Group B Strep and Chlamydia - what are the odds... Anyway, I have had the same steady sexual partner since before my last gyno test, so I doubt any of this was transmitted from him.
My questions:
- What exactly do I need to warn him about - the Chlamydia, the Group B Strep, or both? What does he need to do, see a urologist just in case? How not to freak him out that I'm, you know, "diseased"?
- I was given treatment for chlamydia, but also antibiotics for the Strep, and I read in a number of places that a course of antibiotics can actually CAUSE Chlamydia... how do I deal with this? Won't the antibiotic treatment for the Strep encourage the flourishing of Chlamydia?
Any other thoughts on the matter above are greatly welcome. Thanks in advance!
1 Answer
- Bob BLv 77 years agoFavorite Answer
To answer your questions:
* He should see his doctor to get tested himself. You should warn him about both, so he gets the right tests done when he sees the doctor.
* Chlamydia is treated with antibiotics as well, although different antibiotics are needed for different infections. Antibiotics cannot cause chlamydia per se (the problem would be if they eliminated other bacteria but not the chlamydia, then it reduces competition so the chlamydia has an easier time reproducing). The right combination, though, should be effective against both. Without knowing exactly what you were given it's hard to say, but speak to the doctor if you're concerned.
* Depending on who has what, it may be necessary to avoid intercourse or take certain precautions for a little while until the infections are cleared. Again, your doctor is the best person to ask about that.
