Chlamydia

Question 1

Most common presentation?

Answer 1

asymptomatic

Question 2

Complications?

Answer 2

1. pelvic inflammatory disease
2. endometritis
3. increased incidence of ectopic pregnancies
4. infertility

Question 3

Ix

Answer 3

nuclear acid amplification tests (NAATs) are now the investigation of choice for urine samples

Question 4

Mx

Answer 4

doxycycline (7 day course) or azithromycin (single dose).

Question 5

Mx if pregnant

Answer 5

if pregnant then azithromycin, erythromycin or amoxicillin may be used.