[Question #2237] Azithromycin Ineffective?
97 months ago
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Hi there, I posted previously and received great help from
Dr Handsfield.
To cut a long story short, my partner was diagnosed with Chlamydia on the 2nd
of May, negative for all other STD'S including HIV. I was tested the 3rd of May
and had to wait approximately a week for results (Came back negative for HIV
but positive for Chlamydia, negative for all other STD’s).
Despite waiting for results, I was diagnosed 1g of Azithromycin by the NHS Gum
Clinic here within the UK, as they knew of my partner’s recent positive test
for Chlamydia. My partner was also given the same. Approximately 48 hours after
treatment, I and my partner foolishly engaged in unprotected vaginal sex and
oral sex multiple times over a period of 3 to 4 days.
We were on holiday abroad. We came quickly came to our senses when back in the
UK and went back to the clinic and received a further 1g each of Azithromycin.
After taking Azithromycin for the second time, my girlfriend developed small hive
like rash from Azithromycin on her shoulders, lower back and legs. They was not
severe. I took her to an emergency walk
in clinic to be safe. The Nurse informed my partner she had a reaction to the
medication. She was given lotion and no other alternative antibiotics for the
Chlamydia. We waited approximately 18 days (Sunday the 28th of May) before engaging
in unprotected sex.
After sex, today I have noticed a burning sensation just as my urine comes out,
eventually it passes. It felt like I had discharge also, after I urinated I did
squeeze the tip of penis to find discharge but I wasn't sure if this was urine
rather than discharge. My girlfriend has also stated she felt burning after the
sex we had.
My questions are
1) as I am 100% certain I and my partner have no other sexual partners and we
haven't engaged in any sexual contact for 18 days, has the Azithromycin failed?
2) Did my girlfriends 'reaction' to this drug also make the antibiotic
ineffective?
3) I've taken Anti Biotics years ago for acne and I remember then I built up a
resistance. Could I be resistant to Azithromycin?
4) Do you see Azithromycin fail often in your history within this field?
5) Does it sound like or possible we STILL have Chlamydia?
5) What should I do now?
Kind regards,
Jason.
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H. Hunter Handsfield, MD
97 months ago
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97 months ago
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I will test again in approximately 2 to 3 months to be sure.
I only have a few outstanding questions to try and put my anxiety to rest and offer further clarification.
1) You state I can continue to have sex with my partner. Should this be protected to be 100% sure we are not passing the infection back and forth?
2) Say if me and my partner do still have Chlamydia and the treatment failed. Would our bodies eventually clear the infection on itself? Even if we continue with protected sex?
3) How long does it normally take for both female and male to clear the infection on itself?
In closing, I thank for you assistance and the service you have provided in your long career.
Kind regards,
Jason
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H. Hunter Handsfield, MD
97 months ago
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