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Can amoxicillin and clavulanate potassium tablets treat chlamydia?

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Chlaymydia: Unlikely. Penicillins work by inhibiting cell wall synthesis and inducing autolysis. Since Chlamydia has no cell wall this is not appropriate therapy. Azithromycin or doxycycline are the best alternatives.

Answered 4/18/2020

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Dr. Elizabeth Wallen answered

Specializes in Pediatrics

No: No not the appropriate antibiotic. In my community the chlamydia is not fully cleared.

Dr Altman and 2 doctors agreed

Answered 2/11/2020

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