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Can 500mg single dose of azithromycin cure chlamydia my syptoms are barely noticeable and if it can how long would it take?

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Dr. Jeff Livingston answered

Specializes in Obstetrics and Gynecology

No: The correct dose of Azithromycin is 1000mg not 500 mg. One 500 mg is not adequate for treatment. After treatment we recommend avoiding intercourse for 2 weeks to ensure it has resolved.

Answered 7/14/2017

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