Monday 24 September 2012

Emedinews:Makesure:In an STD clinic, a 23-year-old heterosexual male presenting with dysuria, and uretheral discharge was prescribed azithromycin to cover a suspected Chlamydia trachomatis infection.

Situation: In an STD clinic, a 23-year-old heterosexual male presenting with dysuria, and uretheral discharge was prescribed azithromycin to cover a suspected Chlamydia trachomatis infection. Reaction: Oh my God! Why didn’t you advise the same treatment for his partner also? Lesson: Make sure to remember that in such cases, it is essential that both the partners are treated.

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