Learn what you need to know about common infections


Learn what you need to do about common infections.
 

 
 

 

Chlamydia Follow Up

Your health care provider may recommend some guidelines to help prevent contracting chlamydia or spreading the infection to others.

Reduce your risks of chlamydia by:

  • Abstaining from sex
  • Having a mutual monogamous relationship (having sex with only one uninfected partner)
  • Not using nonoxynol-9 ("N-9") spermicides to prevent chlamydia
  • Using latex condoms for vaginal and anal sex even before skin contact
  • Using a non-lubricated condom, household plastic wrap, or a dental dam during mouth-to-vulva/vagina, mouth to penis, or oral-anal contact
  • Getting tested regularly for STDs

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