Chlamydia and gonorrhea are both bacterial infections that can be treated with antibiotics. The recommended antibiotics for treating these infections are:
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Ceftriaxone and azithromycin: This is the first-line therapy recommended by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) for treating a gonorrhea-chlamydia coinfection. Ceftriaxone is given intramuscularly, while azithromycin is given orally in a single dose.
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Doxycycline or azithromycin: These are the two most commonly prescribed antibiotics for treating chlamydia. Doxycycline is taken every day for a week, while azithromycin is taken as a single dose of 1g, followed by 500mg once a day for 2 days.
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Cefixime or cefpodoxime, and azithromycin: These antibiotics are recommended by the Region of Durham for treating gonorrhea. Cefixime is given orally as a single dose, while cefpodoxime is given orally for 7 days. Azithromycin is given orally as a single dose.
It is important to note that antibiotic resistance in chlamydia and gonorrhea is becoming more common, so it is important to follow the recommended treatment guidelines and to get retested after treatment to ensure that the infection has been cured.
