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==History== | ==History== | ||
A detailed and thorough history from the patient is necessary. Specific areas of focus when obtaining a history from the patient include: | |||
*Sexual history | |||
*Previous history of chlamydia infection and sexually transmitted diseases | |||
==Symptoms== | ==Symptoms== |
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Overview
History
A detailed and thorough history from the patient is necessary. Specific areas of focus when obtaining a history from the patient include:
- Sexual history
- Previous history of chlamydia infection and sexually transmitted diseases
Symptoms
The majority of women with chlamydia infection are asymptomatic or present with minimal symptoms.[1][2]
References
- ↑ Miller KE (2006). "Diagnosis and treatment of Chlamydia trachomatis infection". Am Fam Physician. 73 (8): 1411–6. PMID 16669564.
- ↑ Chlamydia - CDC Fact Sheet (Detailed). CDC.http://www.cdc.gov/std/chlamydia/stdfact-chlamydia-detailed.htm. Accessed on January 6th, 2016