Chlamydia infection primary prevention
Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Maliha Shakil, M.D. [2]
Overview
Overview
Effective measures for the primary prevention of chlamydia infection include practicing abstinence, avoiding high-risk sexual behaviors such as unprotected sex or multiple sexual partners, and using latex condoms.[1][2]
Primary Prevention
Primary Prevention
Effective measures for the primary prevention of chlamydia infection include:[1][2]
- Practicing abstinence
- Avoiding high-risk sexual behaviors such as unprotected sex or multiple sexual partners
- Using latex condoms
References
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Mishori R, McClaskey EL, WinklerPrins VJ (2012). “Chlamydia trachomatis infections: screening, diagnosis, and management”. Am Fam Physician. 86 (12): 1127–32. PMID 23316985.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 Chlamydia CDC Fact Sheet. CDC.http://www.cdc.gov/std/chlamydia/stdfact-chlamydia-detailed.htm#_ENREF_3. Accessed on December 29, 2015
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