8th February 2022

A 23-year-old female presents to her GP with a complaint of deep pain during intercourse

A 23-year-old female presents to her GP with a complaint of deep pain during intercourse and abnormal vaginal discharge. She recently started a new relationship. A vulvo-vaginal swab is taken and a nucleic acid amplification test is performed. This reveals an infection with chlamydia trachomatis.

What is the first line antibiotic for the treatment of chlamydia?

Select the SINGLE most appropriate option from the list below. Select ONE option only.