Chapter 174 - Granuloma Inguinale Flashcards
1
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TABLE 174-2
Treatment of Granuloma Inguinale
Recommendation of CDC (2015)
A
Azithromycin 1 g orally once weekly or 500 mg/day for at least 3 weeks and until all lesions have completely epithelialized
2
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TABLE 174-2
Treatment of Granuloma Inguinale
Recommendations of WHO (2003)
A
Azithromycin 1 g orally once; then 500 mg/day
or
Doxycycline 100 mg orally twice daily
for at least 3 weeks and until all lesions have completely epithelialized
3
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TABLE 174-2
Treatment of Granuloma Inguinale
Pregnancy
A
Macrolide antibiotic
Azithromycin 1 g orally once weekly or 500 mg/day
Erythromycin base 500 mg orally four times daily