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Chlamydia is a bacterial sexually transmitted infection. It is treated with antibiotics, usually 1g of azithromycin in a single dose or 100 mg doxycycline twice daily for seven days.

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Is chlamydia curable in females?

Chlamydia can be treated in a woman.


What will affect a chlamydia shot for males?

Chlamydia isn't treated with a shot. It's treated with oral medication (pills). Gonorrhea is treated with an antibiotic injection.


How is chlamydial pneumonia treated?

Chlamydia trachomatis improves rapidly with erythromycin. Chlamydia psittaci infection is treated with tetracycline, bed rest, oxygen supplementation, and codeine-containing cough preparations. Chlamydia pneumoniae infection is treated with erythromycin


Can Chlamydia can be treated and cured with antibiotics?

yes it can be.


How do babies get chlamydia and do they have to be treated?

Babies get chlamydia during vaginal birth to an infected mother. They don't get infected before birth. An infected baby must be treated.


If you have sickle cell and get treated for chlamydia what would happen?

You would lower your risk of complication from untreated chlamydia.


Can you join the Marines if you have chlamydia?

You'll need to get that treated first.


What is the injection used to treat chlamydia that begins with an r?

Rocephin is an injection used to treat gonorrhea. Chlamydia is not treated with injections.


Can you wear a pad while being treated for chlamydia?

Yes, there is no harm in using a pad or tampon during treatment for chlamydia.


What is the treatment for chlamydia in pregnant women and can the partner get treated without testing?

Typical treatment in pregnancy is one gram of azithromycin -- the same treatment for non-pregnant people with chlamydia. In many states, the partner can be treated without an exam, but laws vary from state to state. Ask your OBGYN about the possibility in your area.


If you have chlamydia should you tell the person who gave it to you?

If you have chlamydia, you should notify all partners from the last 60 days so that they can get treated.


When you get chlamydia will you always have it?

Chlamydia is not for life; it can be treated.