Chlamydia infections can occur in other areas besides the genitals, including the anus, eyes, throat, and lymph nodes. Repeated chlamydia infections of the eyes that go without treatment can result in trachoma, a common cause of blindness in the developing world. Chlamydia infections are treatable and curable. However, its symptoms are often unnoticeable. It’s important to receive treatment for chlamydia as soon as possible. Left untreated, chlamydia can lead to serious complications and cause permanent damage to your reproductive organs. Chlamydia - an easy to understand guide covering causes, diagnosis, symptoms, treatment and prevention plus additional in depth medical information. The treatment of urethritis, cervicitis, proctitis, and epididymitis secondary to C. trachomatis infection as well as the treatment of asymptomatic infection in adults and adolescents will be reviewed here. A randomized trial for the treatment of rectal chlamydia infection among MSM reported microbiologic cure was 100% with doxycycline and 74% with azithromycin (812). Preferred chlamydia treatment is a seven-day course of doxycycline, 100 mg taken by mouth twice per day. Evidence-based chlamydia treatment guide by TeleDirectMD physicians. Covers CDC 2021 guidelines, doxycycline vs azithromycin, NAAT testing, expedited partner therapy, screening recommendations, and complications. Make sure to avoid sexual contact until all exposed partners are treated. Having chlamydia or having been treated for it in the past doesn't prevent you from getting it again. Three months after treatment, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommends getting tested for chlamydia again. CDC’s Sexually Transmitted Infections (STI) Treatment Guidelines, 2021 provides current evidence-based prevention, diagnostic and treatment recommendations that replace the 2015 guidance. The recommendations are intended to be a source for clinical guidance. Can chlamydia be cured? Chlamydia can be well treated with antibiotics and is cured in 95% of uncomplicated cases. But repeat infection often happens with chlamydia.