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Question 7A 35-year-old woman is diagnosed with cervicitis caused by Chlamydia trachomatis. Which of the following is the most appropriate treatment?%u2022Oral ciprofloxacin 500mg single dose%u2022IM ceftriaxone 1g single dose%u2022Oral doxycycline 100 mg BD for 7 days%u2022Oral metronidazole 400 mg BD for 14 days%u2022Oral fluconazole 150 mg single doseAnswer: Oral doxycycline 100 mg BD for 7 daysExplanation: For cervicitis caused by Chlamydia trachomatis, the recommended treatment is oral doxycycline 100 mg twice daily for 7 days. This regimen is effective against Chlamydia and is the first-line treatment. Alternatively, azithromycin can be used, but doxycycline is preferred unless contraindicated (e.g., in pregnancy). Ciprofloxacin and ceftriaxone are more appropriate for gonorrhea, metronidazole for anaerobic infections, and fluconazole for fungal infections.