What is the treatment for chlamydia?

What is the treatment for chlamydia? Chlamydia can be easily cured with antibiotics. HIV-positive persons with chlamydia should receive the same treatment as those who are HIV-negative. Persons with chlamydia should abstain from sexual activity for 7 days after single dose antibiotics or until completion of a 7-day course of antibiotics,

How to get treatment for Chlamydia trachomatis at Mayo Clinic?

Chlamydia trachomatis 1 Diagnosis. Sexually active women age 25 or younger. 2 Treatment. Chlamydia trachomatis is treated with antibiotics. 3 Clinical trials. Explore Mayo Clinic studies testing new treatments, interventions and tests as a means to prevent, detect, treat or manage this condition. 4 Preparing for your appointment.

How long do antibiotics take to work for Chlamydia trachomatis?

Treatment Chlamydia trachomatis is treated with antibiotics. You might receive a one-time dose, or you might need to take the medication daily or multiple times a day for five to 10 days. In most cases, the infection resolves within one to two weeks.

What is the FDA-cleared nonculture test for chlamydia?

DFA is the only nonculture FDA-cleared test for detecting chlamydia from conjunctival swabs. NAATs are not cleared by FDA for detecting chlamydia from conjunctival swabs, and clinical laboratories should verify the procedure according to CLIA regulations.

How long should a person with chlamydia abstain from sexual activity?

Persons with chlamydia should abstain from sexual activity for 7 days after single dose antibiotics or until completion of a 7-day course of antibiotics, to prevent spreading the infection to partners. It is important to take all of the medication prescribed to cure chlamydia.

When should Chlamydia be retested after treatment?

Women and men with chlamydia should be retested about three months after treatment of an initial infection, regardless of whether they believe that their sex partners were successfully treated. Infants infected with chlamydia may develop ophthalmia neonatorum (conjunctivitis) and/or pneumonia.

Is it safe to share medication for chlamydia?

Medication for chlamydia should not be shared with anyone. Although medication will stop the infection, it will not repair any permanent damage done by the disease. If a person’s symptoms continue for more than a few days after receiving treatment, he or she should return to a health care provider to be reevaluated.