Organise retesting

Why test for reinfection?

Reinfection dramatically increases the risk of complications, and about one quarter of women will be reinfected with chlamydia within four months of their initial infection.^1,2 Between 10-18% of men will be reinfected.³

When testing for reinfection, consider testing for other STIs. See the Australian STI management guidelines for further information.

Whatever option is chosen, reminders for retesting are useful to support the patient to test for reinfection.

Tips for supporting patients to return for a retest

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Patient resources for retesting

For a patient factsheet about chlamydia, including retesting see: 

Chlamydia Factsheet

For more patient resources, click below:

Patient Resources

General Practice resources for retesting

For some printable tips on supporting patients to retest, click below:

Retesting tips (developed by MoCCA partners)

For all General Practice resources, click below:

General Practice Resources

Key guidelines for chlamydia case management

For who and when to test, including in specific populations, see: 

RACGP Red Book Guidelines for Preventive Activities in General Practice 

For information about the entire chlamydia case management pathway, including retesting timeframes, see: 

Australian STI Management Guidelines