Chlamydia trachomatis/urethritis
SIGN, BASHH
PHE, CKS
Opportunistically screen all aged 15-25 years. 1 Treat partners and refer to GUM service.
Pregnancy or breastfeeding: azithromycin is the most effective option.
Due to lower cure rate in pregnancy, test for cure 6 weeks after treatment.
Azithromycin
1g
Stat
or doxycycline
100mg BD
7 days
Pregnant or breastfeeding:
azithromycin
1g (off-label use)
or erythromycin
500mg QDS
or amoxicillin
500mg TDS
Opportunistically screen all aged 15-25 years. 1 Treat partners and refer to GUM service.
Pregnancy or breastfeeding: azithromycin is the most effective option.
Due to lower cure rate in pregnancy, test for cure 6 weeks after treatment.