Chlamydia Trachomatis Treatment in Epididymitis
- Doxycycline 100 mg bd (or 200mg once daily) for 14 - 21 days 1,2,3
If gonococcal infection is suspected, the following in addition to doxycycline
- Ceftriaxone 250mg IM 1,2,3
References:
- Sexually Transmitted Diseases Treatment Guidelines 2002; Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report, May 10 2002 , Vol. 51.
http://www.cdc.gov/mmwr/preview/mmwrhtml/rr5106a1.htm - International Journal of STD and AIDS October 2001. European STD guidelines, Vol. 12 Supplement 3.
http://puck.ingentaselect.com/vl=1036467/cl=37/nw=1/fm=docpdf/rpsv/cw/rsm/09564624/v12n10x3/s7/p30 - State of Victoria : Therapeutic Guidelines Antibiotic. Version 12, 2003.
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