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All of the following statements about Chlamydia Trachomatis are true, except:

A
Genital Chlamydial Infections are often Asymptomatic
B
Can be cultured
C
Inclusion conjunctivitis is caused by C. Trachomatis serotypes D - K
D
Penicillin is the treatment of choice
High-Yield Explanation
The 1st line treatment regimens recommended by the CDC for uncomplicated infection in men and non pregnant women are Azithromycin 1gm single dose or Doxycycline 100 mg twice daily for 7 days. Ref: Kliegman, Behrman, Jenson, Stanton (2008), "Nelson Textbook of Pediatrics",; Chapter 223, "Chlamydia Trachomatis", Volume 1, Page 1285; Textbook of Medical Microbiology By Ananthnarayanan, 7th Edition, Pages 424-25; Lippincott's Microbiology, 2nd Edition, Pages 179-80; Medical Microbiology By Murray, 6th Edition, Page 446

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