Efficacy and Tolerance of Single-dose Azithromycin for Treatment of Chlamydial Cervicitis During Pregnancy.
OBJECTIVE
The intent of this study was to determine the efficacy and tolerance of single-dose oral azithromycin in the treatment of pregnant women with endocervical chlamydial carriage.


METHODS
A retrospective review of clinic records over a two-year period identified pregnant patients treated with a single 1-g dose of azithromycin for chlamydial carriage. The side effects and subsequent chlamydial carriage (test of cure) were noted.


RESULTS
A total of 146 pregnant women treated with azithromycin was reviewed. A cure rate of 96% was found. Side effects were reported in 5%.


CONCLUSIONS
A single 1-g oral dose of azithromycin is effective for the treatment of chlamydia and is well tolerated in pregnant women.
Miller
J M
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Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology Louisiana State University Medical Center 1542 Tulane Avenue New Orleans LA 70112-2822 USA.