title: 2015 UK national guideline for the management of infection with Chlamydia trachomatis.
abstract: This guideline offers recommendations on the diagnostic tests, treatment regimens and health promotion principles needed for the effective management of Chlamydia trachomatis genital infection. It covers the management of the initial presentation, as well the prevention of transmission and future infection. The guideline is aimed at individuals aged 16 years and older presenting to healthcare professionals working in departments offering Level 3 care in sexually transmitted infections management within the UK. However, the principles of the recommendations should be adopted across all levels, using local care pathways where appropriate.
authors.affiliation: Chelsea and Westminster Hospital, London, UK nneka.nwokolo@chelwest.nhs.uk.
authors.forename: Nneka C
authors.initials: NC
authors.lastname: Nwokolo
authors.affiliation: Queen Mary's Hospital, Roehampton, UK.
authors.forename: Bojana
authors.initials: B
authors.lastname: Dragovic
authors.affiliation: Chelsea and Westminster Hospital, London, UK.
authors.forename: Sheel
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Patel
authors.affiliation: Bart's Health NHS Trust, London, UK.
authors.forename: C Y William
authors.initials: CY
authors.lastname: Tong
authors.affiliation: St Helens Hospital, St Helens, UK.
authors.forename: Gary
authors.initials: G
authors.lastname: Barker
authors.affiliation: British Association for Sexual Health and HIV Clinical Effectiveness Group, London, UK.
authors.forename: Keith
authors.initials: K
authors.lastname: Radcliffe
mesh_terms: D002690:Chlamydia Infections / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000517:prevention & control; D002692:Chlamydia trachomatis; D003955:Diagnostic Tests, Routine; D019468:Disease Management; D006293:Health Promotion; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D017410:Practice Guidelines as Topic
keywords: Chlamydia; Chlamydia trachomatis; LGV; Sexually transmitted infection; bacterial STIs; diagnosis; guideline; lymphogranuloma venereum; treatment