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Partner notification — DRCOG MCQ

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A 28-year-old woman has confirmed chlamydia and asks whether partners need treatment. What would you advise?

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Correct answer: DAdvise partner notification and abstinence until treatment completed

Advise partner notification and abstinence until treatment completed is the best answer because the vignette is testing Partner notification and the recommended approach is consistent with BASHH Chlamydia guideline. The other advice would give incomplete safety-netting, miss a contraindication, or use guidance intended for a different clinical setting. Specifically, Use condoms until follow-up is complete; Continue breastfeeding with latch support; Seek same-day care if fever or systemic symptoms develop; Avoid pregnancy for one month after live vaccination would be suboptimal in this scenario. Good advice includes both the guideline recommendation and clear safety-netting.

Reference: BASHH Chlamydia guideline