CHLAMYDIA-TRACHOMATIS - MANAGEMENT GUIDELINES

Abstract

Human infection with Chlamydia trachomatis results in a wide spectrum of disease, a large proportion of which is asymptomatic, so a high index of suspicion is necessary to detect infection. Patients who should be tested for chlamydial infection include those with sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) or with a history of contact with an STD; those whose sexual history suggests a significant risk of chlamydial infection, especially if aged <25 years and with recent new sexual partners or with multiple partners; and women about to undergo certain gynaecological procedures. Laboratory diagnosis is neither simple nor cheap, and both false positive and false negative results may occur. Practitione..