Chlamydia trachomatis; prevention, treatment and education

Chlamydia trachomatis is the most common treatable sexually transmitted infection in New Zealand.

Following the completion of this short course you will;

• Know when and how to test for chlamydia infection.
• Know the appropriate antibiotic treatment regimens for treating chlamydia.
• Be aware of the partner notification guidelines.
• Know what follow up is required for patients with chlamydia.

Acknowledgements

This content has been created by Dr Grace Lee, MBChB, FRNZCGP, BSc, PGDipTravMed. It was reviewed by Katie McCullough Nurse Practitioner - Mātanga Tapuhi,  MNSc (hons)