2015 UK national guideline for the management of infection with Chlamydia trachomatis

This guideline offers recommendations on the diagnostic tests, treatment regimens and health promotion principles needed for the effective management of Chlamydia trachomatis genital infection. It covers the management of the initial presentation, as well the prevention of transmission and future in...

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Published inInternational journal of STD & AIDS Vol. 27; no. 4; p. 251
Main Authors Nwokolo, Nneka C, Dragovic, Bojana, Patel, Sheel, Tong, C Y William, Barker, Gary, Radcliffe, Keith
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published England 01.03.2016
Subjects
Chlamydia Infections - diagnosis
Chlamydia Infections - drug therapy
Chlamydia Infections - prevention & control
Chlamydia trachomatis
Diagnostic Tests, Routine
Disease Management
Health Promotion
Humans
Male
Practice Guidelines as Topic
treatment
Chlamydia
bacterial STIs
guideline
Sexually transmitted infection
diagnosis
Chlamydia trachomatis
LGV
lymphogranuloma venereum
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Summary:This guideline offers recommendations on the diagnostic tests, treatment regimens and health promotion principles needed for the effective management of Chlamydia trachomatis genital infection. It covers the management of the initial presentation, as well the prevention of transmission and future infection. The guideline is aimed at individuals aged 16 years and older presenting to healthcare professionals working in departments offering Level 3 care in sexually transmitted infections management within the UK. However, the principles of the recommendations should be adopted across all levels, using local care pathways where appropriate.
ISSN:1758-1052
DOI:10.1177/0956462415615443