Monday 28 November 2011

Emedinews:Makesure:A 10-day-old neonate developed purulent conjunctival discharge. On history, it was found that mother had had repeated episodes of PID.

Situation: A 10-day-old neonate developed purulent conjunctival discharge. On history, it was found that mother had had repeated episodes of PID.
Reaction: Oh my God! You should have treated the mother with azithromycin for Chlamydia trachomatis infection.
Lesson: Make sure to remember that C. trachomatis infection is effectively treated with single dose of 1 g azithromycin.

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