CHLAMYDIA & GONORRHEA TREATMENT

Chlamydia

Gonorrhea

Causative organism

C. trachomatis

N. gonorrhoeae

Incubation

More than a week

Less than a week

Onset

Gradual

Sudden

Dysuria

Mild

Severe

Discharge

Little

Mucoid

Plentiful

Purulent

Treatment

1. Azithromycin 1 g single dose, or
2. Doxycline 100mg BID for 7 days

Single dose of either

1. Cefixime 400mg
2. Ciprofloxacin 500mg
3. Levofloxacin 250mg
4. Ofloxacin 400mg