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Abstinence from sexual activity is recommended for 7 days after single dose antibiotics or until completion of a 7-day course of antibiotics.[5] A patient unwilling to comply with abstinence should be encouraged to use condoms during the 7-day period. Treating the partner with what is commonly known as a 'partner pack' has been shown to reduce recurrence rates of the infection.[5] CDC: expedited partner therapy Opens in new window All sexual contacts within the past 60 days, or the most recent sex partner if >60 days since last sexual contact, should be tested.[5] Chlamydia is a reportable disease in the US.

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