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Chlamydial infection — ABFM Board MCQ

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A 21-year-old woman has mucopurulent cervicitis. NAAT is positive for Chlamydia trachomatis and negative for gonorrhea. Pregnancy test is negative. Which of the following is the most appropriate initial treatment?

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Correct answer: A — Doxycycline 100 mg twice daily for 7 days

CDC STI guidance recommends doxycycline as first-line treatment for uncomplicated chlamydial infection in nonpregnant adults.

Reference: CDC STI Treatment Guidelines: https://www.cdc.gov/std/treatment-guidelines/default.htm