Abstract
Objective: The intent of this study was to determine the efficacy and tolerance of single dose oral cefixime use in the treatment of pregnant women with endocervical gonococcal carriage.
Methods: A retrospective review of clinic records over a 3 year period identified patients treated with a single 400 mg dose of cefixime for gonorrhea during pregnancy. Side effects and subsequent gonococcal carriage were noted.
Results: Pregnant women (n = 102) treated with cefixime were reviewed. A cure rate of 95.2% was found. Side effects were reported in three patients: two had nausea and vomiting and one had diarrhea.
Conclusions: A single 400 mg oral dose of cefixime was effective for the treatment of gonorrhea and was well tolerated by the pregnant women.
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