| Chlamydial infections. | |
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MedLine Citation:
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PMID: 2181514 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
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Chlamydia causes many human infections and should be treated aggressively. Tetracycline or doxycycline are the drugs of choice, but erythromycin can be used if a drug allergy is present or if tetracyclines are contraindicated. In the pregnant woman, aggressive treatment can improve neonatal outcome. In the United States, each year 155,000 infants are exposed to Chlamydia trachomatis during the birth process, and more than 100,000 will be infected. Of these, 75,000 will get conjunctivitis, and 30,000 will get pneumonia. In pregnancy, erythromycin is the drug of choice, with treatment recommended after initial culture and at term if repeat cultures are positive. If erythromycin is not tolerated, or the patient has an allergy to it, ampicillin or clindamycin may be effective alternatives. |
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Authors:
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J M Graham; J D Blanco |
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Publication Detail:
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Type: Journal Article; Review |
Journal Detail:
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Title: Primary care Volume: 17 ISSN: 0095-4543 ISO Abbreviation: Prim. Care Publication Date: 1990 Mar |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 1990-05-08 Completed Date: 1990-05-08 Revised Date: 2005-11-16 |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 0430463 Medline TA: Prim Care Country: UNITED STATES |
Other Details:
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Languages: eng Pagination: 85-93 Citation Subset: IM |
Affiliation:
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Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center, Lubbock. |
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| MeSH Terms | |
Descriptor/Qualifier:
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Anti-Bacterial Agents
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therapeutic use Antibodies, Monoclonal / diagnostic use Chlamydia Infections / diagnosis*, drug therapy Chlamydia trachomatis Female Humans Male |
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Reg. No./Substance:
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0/Anti-Bacterial Agents; 0/Antibodies, Monoclonal |
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