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Question 1

What is the preffered treatment for Chlamydia and what is the Canadian guidelines recommended for repeat screening

Answer 1

1. Preferred treatment is azithromycin or doxycycline and 6 months post treatment
2. A test for cure is recommended when the preferred treatment is not used, when symptoms persist, when reinfection is suspected, when therapeutic adherence is questioned, or when the patient is a prepubertal child or is pregnant