American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists
Gonorrhea and chlamydial infections. ACOG Technical Bulletin Number 190-March 1994 (replaces No. 89, November 1985)
Abstract
Although the prevalence of gonorrheal and chlamydial infections varies based on patient population, these infections remain a concern, especially for young women. Management should reflect the fact that a large proportion of isolates of N. gonorrhoeae are resistant to penicillin, tetracycline, or spectinomycin. Because up to 45% of women with gonorrheal infection have coexistent chlamydial infection, the treatment should be effective against both organisms. The sexual partners of infected women should be tested, if possible, and treated appropriately.
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Published by International journal of gynaecology and obstetrics: the official organ of the International Federation of Gynaecology and Obstetrics, 1994. The guideline itself is at the source linked here.
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At a glance
- Organisation
- American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists
- Published
- 1994
- Applies to
- 🇺🇸 United States
- Scope
- National
- Journal
- International journal of gynaecology and obstetrics: the official organ of the International Federation of Gynaecology and Obstetrics
- PubMed
- 7915691
- Added to Prognia