7Complication Treatments
If left untreated for a long period, chlamydia may lead to many complications. At this time, in addition to the prescription medications mentioned above, further treatments are necessary. For chronic pelvic pain, a mix of modalities should be required. When pelvic inflammatory disease occurs, treatment options can be similar to those of uncomplicated genital infection. However, more serious cases need intravenous antibiotics and hospitalization. If the infection poses a threat of infertility, then surgery might be needed to remove scar tissue. Because ectopic pregnancy is more prevalent in people with pelvic inflammatory disease, it is important to monitor and treat tubal pregnancies carefully. [8]
Treatment Options for Children
Chlamydia in children, especially newborn babies, is quite rare. The first step is to find out whether the bacteria were transmitted during or after delivery. Newborns with pneumonia or eye infections can be treated with prescription antibiotics. Intravenous antibiotics are usually necessary for pneumonia. For older children, treatment options can be similar to those for adults. [9]
