Does Azithromycin Cure Chlamydia Infection?

Posted on Sun, 23 Mar 2014

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Question : Hi i had chlamydia a few months back and was treated with 1000mg of azithromycin in one dose. This cleared the chlamydia up but i was just wondering if the infection was also in the anus would the antibiotics have cleared that up aswell?

Answered by Dr. Dr.Albana Sejdini Greca (2 hours later)

Brief Answer: Azithromycin will clear it up even if in anus... Detailed Answer: Hi, Azithromycin is a systemic anti-bacterial drug. If susceptible, it will clear up the chlamydia infection at any organ it might be (including genitalia, anus/rectum, etc.). Hope it answered to your query! Let me know if you have further concerns! Wish fast recovery! Dr.Albana

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Dr.Albana Sejdini Greca (8 hours later)

So 1000mg of azithromycin would have definitely cleared rectal chlamydia? I just wasnt sure if chlamydia in this area needed different antibiotics or stronger ones?

Answered by Dr. Dr.Albana Sejdini Greca (31 minutes later)

Brief Answer: Antibiotics based on sensitivity testing... Detailed Answer: Hi my dear, Thank you for following up. To decide for the right antibiotic for chlamydia infection, culture and sensitivity testing should be done. According to the results of sensitivity testing, it will be prescribed the sensitive antibiotics. Dr.Albana

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Dr.Albana Sejdini Greca (1 minute later)

But thats what im trying to say i never got tested for it in my anus only in my vagina an was givin 1000mg azithromycin one dose to clear it up which it did, but i just wanted to know if i possibly had it in my anus is there a good possibility that the antibiotic cleared this up also?

Answered by Dr. Dr.Albana Sejdini Greca (30 minutes later)

Brief Answer: Azithromycin can clear rectal chlamydia too... Detailed Answer: Hi, If you have done culture and sensitivity testing, and azithromycin resulted sensitive, then, it will also clear up chlamydia infection even if it was in anus although the sample was vaginal swab and not from the rectum. Regular follow ups should be done to evaluate if the infection is definitely eradicated. Wish fast recovery! Dr.Albana

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Dr.Albana Sejdini Greca (54 minutes later)

I just want to no is this the right dose to clear anal chlamydia up thats all?

Answered by Dr. Dr.Albana Sejdini Greca (17 minutes later)

Brief Answer: Yes, it will clear anal chlamydia... Detailed Answer: Hi, Once again, yes, definitely, the dose of azithromycin 1000mg is enough to clear up the anal chlamydia infection. Take care!

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Dr.Albana Sejdini Greca (32 minutes later)

Is having genital warts at the time of giving birth XXXXXXX for baby?

Answered by Dr. Dr.Albana Sejdini Greca (3 hours later)

Brief Answer: Following answer... Detailed Answer: Hi back, Thank you for giving rise to such problem. According to the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists, if the mother is having genital warts, the risk for transmission to the baby is very low. In case baby will be infected during labor, his/her body will clear it up on its own without complications. The only severe complication include oral warts, but, it is a very rare complication. Dr.Albana

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Dr.Albana Sejdini Greca (35 minutes later)

So baby should be fine even if genital warts are there during labour?

Answered by Dr. Dr.Albana Sejdini Greca (2 hours later)

Brief Answer: Baby should be fine if genital warts present labor Detailed Answer: Hi, The experience has shown that commonly, baby will be fine even if genital warts are there during labor. Dr.Albana

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar