Does chlamydia cause fever?
I'm a bit worried because I've been feeling generally unwell and had a mild fever for a few days. I was recently exposed to chlamydia. Can this infection cause a fever as one of its symptoms?
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5 months ago
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Yes, it can cause fever if the infection spreads. You should get a standard STI panel test done at a lab to be sure.
5 months ago
I was reading about this silently. Does it mean that if there is a fever, the infection has already spread to other parts of the body? I am a bit hesitant to ask my doctor directly about this.
4 months ago
Yes, while many chlamydia cases are symptomless, a fever usually indicates it has progressed to pelvic inflammatory disease (PID) in women. You can easily consult a doctor online through health apps and get an antibiotic prescription privately.
5 months ago
Don't search for herbal cures for this on the internet. If you have chlamydia and a fever, it is a sign of a spreading bacterial infection. Go to a qualified gynecologist or urologist and get proper lab tests verified immediately.
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5 months ago
I know we often try neem water or warm washes for private area irritation, but please remember home remedies cannot cure a bacterial infection like chlamydia. A fever means the body needs immediate antibiotics. Please see a doctor right away.
5 months ago
Oh God, a fever with an infection like this would make me worry so much about long-term damage. Please don't panic, but do get it treated quickly. It is very easily curable with simple antibiotics if you see a doctor in time.