Prevention and Treatment for Chlamydia Trachomatis

Prevention and Treatment for Chlamydia Trachomatis

Prevention

• Condoms reduce the chances of getting chlamydia or giving it to the partner during sexual intercourse.
• The best way to avoid spread of STD's is to avoid sexual contact during the time of infection.

• If an infection is suspected despite there being no symptoms; it is best to take a complete course of antibiotics as prescribed by the doctor.
• Inform partners about the infection and advice them also to seek opinion of their doctor.
• A Pregnant women should routinely undergo a screening test for Chlamydia.

One should see a doctor immediately if experiencing any genital discomfort like burning while urinating or if there is any discharge.

Treatment

• A course of Tetracyclines or its derivatives Doxycycline is the preferred antibiotic of choice to treat the infection.
• Tetracyclines are contraindicated in pregnant women. So the doctor may prescribe erythromycin, doxycycline or amoxicillin.