title: The tetracyclines.
abstract: The tetracyclines are inexpensive drugs that are of primary value in treating nonpregnant women who have acute urethral syndrome or endocervicitis due to Chlamydia trachomatis. They are contraindicated in pregnancy because they are injurious to fetal teeth and bone.
authors.affiliation: Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Oregon Health Sciences University, Portland.
authors.forename: R S
authors.initials: RS
authors.lastname: Egerman
mesh_terms: D002690:Chlamydia Infections / Q000188:drug therapy*; D003365:Costs and Cost Analysis; D005260:Female; D005831:Genital Diseases, Female / Q000188:drug therapy*; D006801:Humans; D007231:Infant, Newborn; D008193:Lyme Disease / Q000188:drug therapy*; D011247:Pregnancy; D011645:Puerperal Infection / Q000188:drug therapy*; D013587:Syphilis / Q000188:drug therapy*; D013754:Tetracyclines / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000737:chemistry / Q000627:therapeutic use
chemical_list: D013754:Tetracyclines