In general this guidance applies to adults and young people aged over 12 years. In children, specialist advice should be sought where possible. Consideration should be given that an STI in a child may be due to child sexual abuse
A sexually transmitted infection (STI) caused by certain strains of the bacterium Chlamydia trachomatis
Chlamydia trachomatis
Most Common Symptoms:
Usually not needed
Usually not needed
Important elements of prevention include:
Important:
Treatment is aligned with the WHO 2016 guidelines for chlamydial urogenital infections (https://apps.who.int/iris/handle/10665/246165) and the WHO 2021 guidelines for the management of symptomatic sexually transmitted infections (https://apps.who.int/iris/handle/10665/342523) but only options listed in the 2021 EML are reported below
Treatment is always indicated when infection is diagnosed, including in asymptomatic persons because they can transmit the infection to others
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