Chlamydia Resources: Testing, Treatment, Support, and Prevention
Chlamydia trachomatis is the most common bacterial STI. It’s curable with antibiotics, but reinfection is common. Key resources:
Clinical Care
- Primary care / OB-GYN / urology – Testing (NAAT urine/swab) and treatment (azithromycin 1 g single dose or doxycycline 100 mg BID × 7 days).
- Expedited Partner Therapy (EPT) – Available in most states; provider gives prescription for partner without exam.
Public Health & Support
- CDC: 1-800-CDC-INFO (1-800-232-4636) / cdc.gov/std/chlamydia
- Local health departments – Free/low-cost testing, partner notification assistance.
- ASHA (American Sexual Health Association): ashasexualhealth.org
- Planned Parenthood – Sliding-scale services.
Prevention
- Consistent condom use
- Regular screening (annually for sexually active women <25, MSM, pregnant women)
- Mutual monogamy with tested partner
Retest at 3 months post-treatment due to high reinfection rates.
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