A 25-year-old man treated for urogenital chlamydia infection with doxycycline 100 mg twice daily for 7 days asks about follow-up. He is clinically wel...

Question

A 25-year-old man treated for urogenital chlamydia infection with doxycycline 100 mg twice daily for 7 days asks about follow-up. He is clinically well and adherent. According to Australian guidance, what is the most appropriate follow-up testing strategy?

Accepted Answer

Repeat NAAT at 3 months to detect reinfection

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Test of cure NAAT at 2 weeks after treatment completion

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No further testing is ever required if symptoms resolve

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Annual screening only if he becomes symptomatic

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Immediate screening every month for the next year

au-amc MCQ (SBA): Chlamydia reinfection follow-up

A 25-year-old man treated for urogenital chlamydia infection with doxycycline 100 mg twice daily for 7 days asks about follow-up. He is clinically well and adherent. According to Australian guidance, what is the most appropriate follow-up testing strategy?