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If i take doxycycline for 5 days will chlamydia be cured?

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Dr. Michael Ein answered

Specializes in Infectious Disease

7 days: I assume you are referring to genital chlamydia infection as there are other types. Azithfromycin 1 gram given in 1 dose is the recommended treatment in most guidelines. Doxycycline 100mgs. Twice a day for 7 days would be an alternative. Do not use doxycyline if you might be pregnant.

Answered 6/22/2017

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