Guidelines
Chlamydia

Chlamydia

STI Protocol

All suspected and confirmed sexually transmitted infections (STIs) should be referred to Infectious Diseases to enable appropriate investigation, treatment, follow up and partner notification wherever possible

Treatment is indicated for symptomatic and asymptomatic patients

Clinical Considerations

Sexual contacts of Chlamydia cases should be referred to Infectious Diseases

Pathogen

C. trachomatis

An obligate intracellular organism that shares the properties of both viruses and bacteria

If Pregnant/Pregnancy Risk

More Information

  • Approval date: October 2021
  • Next revision date: October 2023