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==Treatment==
==Treatment==
*Azithromycin 1g PO x 1  OR
*[[Azithromycin]] 1g PO x 1  OR
*Doxycycline 100mg PO BID x 7 days
*[[Doxycycline]] 100mg PO BID x 7 days


==Disposition==
==Disposition==

Revision as of 14:36, 5 June 2015

Not to be confused with chlamydophila, another genus of pathogenic bacteria

Background

  • Most frequently reported STD
  • Age < 25 most prevalent group
  • Asymptomatic in > 50% of infected individuals

Clinical Features

  1. Vaginal discharge
  2. Intermenstrual bleeding
  3. Urethritis
  4. Epididymitis
  5. Proctitis
  6. Reiter syndrome (urethritis, conjuctivitis, rash)

Complications

  1. PID
  2. Ectopic Pregnancy
  3. Infertility

Differential Diagnosis

Workup

  1. Urine pregnancy
  2. Speculum exam
  3. Endocervical or urethral swab

Treatment

Disposition

  • Avoid sex for 7 days to prevent transmission
  • Partners in the previous 60 days should all be notified/tested/treated
  • Rescreen in 3 months anyone who tested positive for Chlamydia

See Also

Sources

Tintinalli