References

Key articles

Nwokolo NC, Dragovic B, Patel S, et al. 2015 UK national guideline for the management of infection with Chlamydia trachomatis. Int J STD AIDS. 2016 Mar;27(4):251-67.Full text  Abstract

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Sexually transmitted infections surveillance, 2023. Nov 2024 [internet publication].Full text

Workowski KA, Bachmann LH, Chan PA, et al. Sexually transmitted infections treatment guidelines, 2021. MMWR Recomm Rep. 2021 Jul 23;70(4):1-187.Full text  Abstract

US Preventive Services Task Force. Final recommendation statement. Chlamydia and gonorrhea: screening. Sept. 2021 [internet publication].Full text

Geisler WM, Uniyal A, Lee JY, et al. Azithromycin versus doxycycline for urogenital chlamydia trachomatis Infection. N Engl J Med. 2015 Dec 24;373(26):2512-21.Full text  Abstract

American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists. Committee opinion no. 737: expedited partner therapy. Jun 2018 [internet publication].Full text

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