Antimicrobial chemotherapy Flashcards
1
Q
List the antibiotics that are most commonly used to treat STIs
A
Azithromycin
Erythromycin
Ceftriaxone
Ciprofloxacin
2
Q
What is the first-line treatment for chlamydia-related PID?
A
Doxycycline for 7 days
or 1 dose of azithromycin
3
Q
What antibiotics are usually used to treat gonorrhoea infections with associated PID?
A
Erythromycin + metronidazole
4
Q
What antimicrobials are used to treat vulvovaginal candidosis?
A
Azole antifungals:
- clotrimazole
- fluconazole
5
Q
How is erythrasma treated?
A
Clarithromycin or topical erythromycin
6
Q
How is tinea cruris treated?
A
topical antifungal cream/lotion/gel
