Question

A 26-year-old presents after unprotected intercourse with urethral discharge. NAAT for chlamydia is pending. Weight is 84 kg. What is the recommended empiric treatment?

Accepted Answer

Ceftriaxone 500 mg IM once; add doxycycline if chlamydia not excluded

Answer

Ceftriaxone 250 mg IM once

Answer

Azithromycin 2 g PO once

Answer

Penicillin G benzathine 2.4 million units IM once

Answer

Levofloxacin 500 mg PO once

Practice question

A 26-year-old presents after unprotected intercourse with urethral discharge. NAAT for chlamydia is pending. Weight is 84 kg. What is the recommended empiric treatment?