title: Efficacy and Tolerance of Single-dose Azithromycin for Treatment of Chlamydial Cervicitis During Pregnancy.
abstract: 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.
authors.affiliation: Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology Louisiana State University Medical Center 1542 Tulane Avenue New Orleans LA 70112-2822 USA.
authors.forename: J M
authors.initials: JM
authors.lastname: Miller