Chlamydia Treatment
Chlamydia treatment
The treatment for Chlamydia is straightforward and should be made by a suitably qualified doctor.
Chlamydia diagnosis
The diagnosis of Chlamydia infection can be made using a home test for Chlamydia. Find out about the right Chlamydia home testing kit for you.
Medical treatment for Chlamydia
The treatment of Chlamydia infection is carried out using two types of antibiotics:
- Tetracyclines: commonly prescribed as doxycycline.
- Macrolides: commonly prescribed as azithromycin.
It is important all medicines are taken as directed and that the whole course is finished – otherwise the treatment is likely to be ineffective.
Chlamydia infection in partners
Your sexual partner should also receive treatment for Chlamydia infection because re-infection is likely to occur if one partner is treated and the other is not.
Notifying previous sexual partners of Chlamydia infection
If you find out that you have been infected with Chlamydia you should notify your current and previous sexual partners. Chlamydia infection can stay unrecognised for years and so they may be unaware that they are infected.
Chlamydia Symptoms
Find out about the symptoms of Chlamydia.
Can Chlamydia go away?
Chlamydia infection can only be cured by medical treatment; it will not go away by itself.
Chlamydia complications
Find out about Chlamydia infection, and complications that can develop as a result of contracting Chlamydia like pelvic inflammatory disease and infertility.
Preventing Chlamydia
Find out about preventing Chlamydia infection.
