Can clindamycin be used to treat chlamydia?
Medically reviewed by Drugs.com. Last updated on Oct 31, 2024.
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Clindamycin may be helpful in treating Chlamydia infections, but there are more popular antibiotics for this condition. The mainstay of therapy for chlamydia includes appropriate antibiotic treatment such as tetracyclines, azithromycin or erythromycin.
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