Chlamydia

Overview

4.7 out of 5 (34 Reviews)

Credits

1.50

Post Assessment Questions

10

Expiration Date

28 Feb 2026

Last Reviewed

1 Mar 2023

Estimated Time To Finish

90 Minutes


 
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Activity Description

Chlamydia trachomatis is responsible for the greatest number of sexually transmitted infections and the majority of infection-related of blindness worldwide. In the United States, it is the most commonly reported bacterial infection. This activity reviews the evaluation and management of Chlamydia trachomatis infections and highlights the role of the interprofessional team in the care of affected patients.

Target Audience

This activity has been designed to meet the educational needs of physicians.

Learning Objectives

At the conclusion of this activity, the learner will be better able to:

  • Describe the global incidence and prevalence of chlamydia trachomatis.
  • Describe the common presentations of chlamydia trachomatis infections.
  • Describe the appropriate treatment of chlamydia trachomatis infections.
  • Explain the importance of enhancing care coordination amongst the interprofessional team to improve outcomes for patients with chlamydia trachomatis infections.

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Continuing Education Accreditation Information


This activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the accreditation requirements and policies of the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) through the joint providership of the Quillen College of Medicine, East Tennessee State University, and StatPearls, LLC. The Quillen College of Medicine, East Tennessee State University is accredited by the ACCME to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

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This activity is reported to the following Maintenance of Certification (MOC) boards:
American Board of Internal Medicine
  • Adolescent Medicine
  • Hospital Medicine
  • Internal Medicine
  • Infectious Disease
American Board of Ophthalmology
  • Comprehensive/General Ophthalmology
  • Pathology
American Board of Pathology
  • Infectious Diseases/Medical Microbiology
American Board of Pediatrics
  • Adolescent Medicine
  • General Pediatrics
  • Hospital Medicine
  • Pediatric Infectious Diseases

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