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Patient Information
Explaining topic to patient
Chlamydia (Patient.info UK)
Urethritis in Men (Patient.info UK)
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Quick Notes
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Sexually Transmitted Infections (Patient.info UK)
Chlamydial Genital Infection (Patient.info UK)
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Guidelines & Articles
Diagnosis and management on topic
STI Testing Tool (Health.NSW.Gov.au)
Chlamydia (STI.Guidelines.org.au)
Chlamydia 2015 (BASHH.org)
WHO guidelines for the treatment of Chlamydia trachomatis (World Health Organization – WHO.int)
Clinical Practice Guidelines (CPG) on this topic from the official website.
UpToDate
Detailed reading on topic
General Principal of treatment of Chlamydia trachomatis infection in adults and adolescents (UpToDate.com US)
Risk of Chlamydia trachomatis infection (UpToDate.com US)
Patient education: Chlamydia (Beyond the Basics) (UpToDate.com US)
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Tip Here:
Chlamydia is a common topic in the AMC Clinical Examination. Remember to identify symptoms, prescribe antibiotics with emphasis on completing the course, discuss partner notification to prevent reinfection, and highlight the importance of safe sex practices.
This website has used the following for reference in preparing the contents.
Australian Medical Council (AMC) Handbook of Clinical Assessment reprinted 2018 edition
John Murtagh's General Practice 8th edition
Tally O'Conner's Clinical Examination 8th edition
The Royal Women's Hospital Victoria Australia
Gynecology by Ten Teachers 20th edition
Obstetrics by Ten Teachers 20th edition
Paediatric Handbook 10th edition
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