Question

A 25-year-old presents 18 hours after sexual exposure; complains of dysuria. NAAT pending. Which empiric therapy is appropriate per CDC?

Accepted Answer

Ceftriaxone 500 mg IM now; add doxycycline if chlamydia not excluded

Answer

Ceftriaxone 500 mg IM now only if NAAT positive

Answer

Wait for NAAT before any treatment

Answer

Azithromycin 1 g now for all suspected cases

Answer

TMP-SMX now

Practice question

A 25-year-old presents 18 hours after sexual exposure; complains of dysuria. NAAT pending. Which empiric therapy is appropriate per CDC?