Chlamydial urethritis - male

Treatment:

The antibiotics tetracycline or erythromycin can control the infection. Both sexual partners must be treated to prevent passing the infection back and forth between them, even though both may not have symptoms.

Expectations (prognosis):

Antibiotic treatment is usually successful.

Complications:

Reinfection may occur if compliance with therapy is not good, or if both sexual partners are not treated.

Calling your health care provider:

Call your health care provider if symptoms indicate a chlamydia infection may be present.