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Can a 10 day twice a day treatment of azithromycin treat chlamydia?

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Dr. Jeff Livingston answered

Specializes in Obstetrics and Gynecology

Not normal : The usual dose is 1 gram one time for chlamydia.

Answered 4/28/2013

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