Overview
Definition
Most common bacterial sexually transmitted infection.
Epidemiology
Highest rates in individuals aged 15-24.
Etiology & Risk Factors
- Chlamydia trachomatis
Clinical Symptoms
- Often asymptomatic
- Watery discharge
- Dysuria
- Lower abdominal pain
Clinical Approach
Diagnosis
- NAAT (Nucleic Acid Amplification Test)
Management
- Doxycycline (7 days) or Azithromycin (single dose)
Complications
- Pelvic Inflammatory Disease (PID)
- Ectopic pregnancy
- Reactive arthritis