follow-up

Last reviewed 01/2018

• should be offered after 2-3 weeks
  
  
• there is no need for test cure if the patient has been compliant and there has been no risk of re-infection
  
  
• note that some patients, especially those who have asymptomatic infection, may prefer reassurance of a test cure
  
  
• if nucleic acid amplification tests (PCR/LCR) are used, then this should be undertaken a minimum of three weeks after initiation therapy, to avoid false-positive results

Reference:

• (1) SIGN. Management of genital Chlamydia trachomatis infection: a national clinical guideline. Edinburgh: Scottish Intercollegiate Guidelines Network, 2000.