4th September 2020

Tom is a 23-year-old man who has just been diagnosed with chlamydia on a nucleic acid amplification test

Tom is a 23-year-old man who has just been diagnosed with chlamydia on a nucleic acid amplification test after presenting to the GUM clinic with painful urination. He has been in a monogamous relationship with his current partner for the past 2 years. His partner has a chlamydia test which is negative and has never been tested for an STI previously. Which of the following are potential explanations for Tom’s positive result and his partner’s negative result? 

Which THREE of the following are correct? Select THREE options only.