Why is treatment of the partner necessary?
More than 50 percent of the sexual partners of people with chlamydia are also infected.
Even if there are no symptoms, your partner should therefore also be examined and treated. The use of condoms during the treatment phase can prevent the so-called “ping-pong effect”. This repeatedly leads to new mutual infections. Ideally, you should inform everyone with whom you have had sexual contact in the last six months about your infection. This prevents the chlamydia infection from spreading further. It is also recommended to test for other sexually transmitted diseases, including HIV.