Drug treatment of genital chlamydial infection.
Chlamydia trachomatis is a common cause of genital infection. Although usually asymptomatic, the infection may have serious consequences, especially in women. Here, we review antibacterial therapy for adults with early chlamydial infections of the lower genital tract, to help prevent more serious complications.
D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use; D000890:Anti-Infective Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use; D002690:Chlamydia Infections / Q000188:drug therapy*; D002692:Chlamydia trachomatis; D016358:Contact Tracing; D005260:Female; D024841:Fluoroquinolones; D006801:Humans; D018942:Macrolides; D008297:Male; D010349:Patient Compliance; D017410:Practice Guidelines as Topic; D011247:Pregnancy; D012017:Referral and Consultation; D013754:Tetracyclines; D014526:Urethritis / Q000188:drug therapy*; D002575:Uterine Cervicitis / Q000188:drug therapy*
D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents; D000890:Anti-Infective Agents; D024841:Fluoroquinolones; D018942:Macrolides; D013754:Tetracyclines