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• Key to evidence statements and grades of recommendations
• Guideline development group
• Notes for users of the guideline
• Abbreviations
• Summary of recommendations

1. Introduction
   1.1 Background
   1.2 The need for a guideline
   1.3 Remit of the guideline
   1.4 Limitations of the guideline
2. Laboratory tests
   2.1 Laboratory tests for Chlamydia trachomatis
   2.2 Obtaining specimens
3. Testing for genital chlamydial infection
   3.1 Testing patients with symptoms/signs of chlamydial infection
   3.2 Testing asymptomatic groups for chlamydial infection
4. Antimicrobial treatment for genital chlamydial infection
   4.1 Choice of antimicrobial agent
   4.2 Uncomplicated infection
   4.3 Uncomplicated infection in pregnancy
   4.4 Upper genital tract infection in women
   4.5 Upper genital tract infection in men
   4.6 Initiation of treatment
   4.7 Follow up and test of cure
5. Partner notification
6. Health education in primary prevention and prevention of reinfection
   6.1 Patients
   6.2 General public
   6.3 Health professionals
7. Recommendations for audit and research
   7.1 Key points for audit
   7.2 Recommendations for research

Annexes

1. Details of systematic review undertaken for the guideline
2. Key messages for patients

• References