Please note: This is for information only.

Refer to local guidelines for treatment recommendations

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• Obligate, intracellular bacteria
• Poorly stained gram negative rods
• Classified into four species:
• Chlamydia trachomatis
• C.pneumoniae
• C.psittaci
• C.pecorum

Main clinical Infections:

• Ocular
• Genito-urinary
• Respiratory

Usually sensitive to:

• Doxycycline
• Macrolides (Erythromycin, Clarithromycin, Azithromycin)
• Fluroquinolones (Ciprofloxacin, Levofloxacin)

Usually resistant to:

• Cephalosporins
• Penicillins
• Gentamicin
• Vancomycin
• Metronidazole