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Chlamydia treatment counselling — GPhC CRA MCQ

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ModerateInfectionsChlamydia treatment counsellingGPhC CRA

A 22-year-old patient is prescribed doxycycline for chlamydia after a positive test. They ask whether they can have sex once symptoms improve. What would you advise the patient?

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Correct answer: A — Avoid sexual contact until treatment requirements and partner management are completed

Chlamydia management includes completing treatment and avoiding sexual contact according to sexual health advice, usually until treatment is completed and partners have been managed. Partner notification and testing are important to prevent reinfection. Sharing antibiotics is inappropriate and may undertreat both people. Symptom improvement does not prove microbiological cure.

Reference: NICE CKS; BNF