Question

What are the treatments for chlamydia?

Answer 1

Chlamydia is a common STI (sexually transmitted Infection) caused by bacteria. Men and women both can get the infection, but women most likely to be diagnosed with the disease. Most patients don't know they have the disease until it has caused serious complications. But chlamydia is treatable with oral antibiotics. The cure rate is more than 95% if antibiotics are taken correctly.

Two most commonly prescribed antibiotics for chlamydia are

Azithromycin; given 2 or 4 tablets in a single dose.

Doxycycline; given twice daily for 7 to 14 days.

If a patient has an allergy, pregnant or breastfeeding different antibiotics such as amoxicillin or erythromycin are given.

Some patients may experience very mild side effects during treatment. It is better not to have sex during the treatment time. If exposed infection may occur again.