Treatment of sexually transmitted diseases

Article Abstract:

Infections that are transmitted by sexual contact and their treatment with antibiotics are discussed. The drugs of choice include: ceftriaxone and cefotaxime for gonorrhea, doxycycline and erythromycin for chlamydial trachomatis, ceftriaxone followed by doxycycline for sexually acquired epididymitis, cefoxitin, cefotetan, doxycycline, probenecid, and ceftriaxone for pelvic inflammatory disease, metronidazole for vaginal infections caused by bacteria and the protozoa Trichomonas, miconazole, clotrimazole, butoconazole, and terconazole for vaginal infections due to yeast, penicillin G for syphilis, erythromycin or ceftriaxone for chancroid, and acyclovir for herpes simplex. The recommended dosages of these drugs and alternative antibiotics are also listed. Treatment for pediculosis or infestation with lice, infestation with scabies, a type of insect, genital warts, gonorrhea and syphilis in pregnancy, chlamydial infections of infancy, congenital syphilis, and syphilis in patients with acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS) are also described. (Consumer Summary produced by Reliance Medical Information, Inc.)

Antibiotics, Communicable diseases, Pregnancy, Communicable diseases in pregnancy

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Drugs for sexually transmitted diseases

Article Abstract:

Many drugs are available for the treatment of sexually transmitted diseases, such as various genital infections, gonorrhea, syphilis and herpes simplex. Sexually transmitted diseases are transmitted during sexual intercourse. Tables on each disease contain information about the drug of choice, recommended dosage, and alternative medications. A range of antibiotics is available for the treatment of chlamydia trachomatis infections. Ceftriaxone effectively treats gonorrhea and related conditions, while gels and creams are recommended for vaginal infections. Penicillin dosages depend on the stage of syphilis. Herpes simplex may require acyclovir in various doses, up to 5 milligrams per kilogram for severe hospitalized cases. Drug recommendations extend to children born to infected women.

Anti-infective agents

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Drugs for sexually transmitted infections

Article Abstract:

A table listing the most appropriate drugs for treating sexually transmitted diseases is included. The diseases include chlamydia, nonchlamydial nongonococcal urethritis, gonorrhea, epididymitis, pelvic inflammatory disease, trichomoniasis, bacterial vaginosis, vulvovaginal candidiasis, syphilis, chancroid, pediculosis and scabies, genital warts and human papillomavirus infection, and genital herpes.

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