A 25 year old lady, presents with vaginal discharge. Examination of the discharge reveals the presence of Chlamydial infection. The treatment of choice is:: (A) Azithromycin + Contact tracing, (B) Doxycycline + Metronidazole, (C) Fluconazole + Doxycycline, (D) Metronidazole
Answer is A. If Chlamydia Trachomatis is suspected or diagnosed, both the patient and the paner should be treated. Recommended therapy includes azithromycin 1g orally in a single dose or doxycycline 100mg orally twice daily for 7 days. Ref: Harrison's Principles of Internal Medicine, 15th Edition, Page 1001 ; Current Obs and Gynae Diagnosis and Treatment, 9th Edition, Pages 652-3