Can you get chlamydia in the throat, and what are the symptoms and treatment options in Europe?

Chlamydia in the throat explained: oropharyngeal infection, transmission through oral sex, testing methods, and antibiotic treatment criteria.

In this episode, we outline how Chlamydia trachomatis can infect the throat (oropharyngeal chlamydia) and why it is often asymptomatic.

You’ll learn:

• How chlamydia is transmitted via oral sexual contact

• Why throat infections frequently cause no symptoms

• Possible signs such as sore throat, mild irritation, or swollen lymph nodes

• How nucleic acid amplification testing (NAAT) is used for throat swabs

• Recommended antibiotic treatment based on confirmed diagnosis

• The importance of partner notification and retesting