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Partner notification chlamydia asymptomatic — DFSRH MCQ

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A 23-year-old woman has asymptomatic chlamydia confirmed by NAAT and reports two partners in the preceding 4 months. Which plan is most appropriate?

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Correct answer: D — Treat chlamydia, notify partners and arrange later retesting

The best answer is “Treat chlamydia, notify partners and arrange later retesting”. Asymptomatic chlamydia still requires treatment. Partner notification can be performed confidentially and reduces reinfection and onward transmission, while NCSP recommends retesting around 3 months because repeat infection is common. A confirmed NAAT does not need routine repetition before treatment, and partners may be asymptomatic.

Reference: UKHSA, National Chlamydia Screening Programme overview: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/ncsp-programme-overview/ncsp-programme-overview