Abstract
Even with the continuing emergence of new antibiotics, erythromycin continues to be used extensively in obstetrics and gynecology. It is inexpensive, with a long history of usage and proven safety. When oral erythromycin preparations are given in the correct dose and with proper timing in relation to meals, no individual preparation offers a significant therapeutic advantage. Its uses include the treatment of respiratory tract infections, chlamydial and other genital tract infections in pregnancy, puerperal mastitis, and acute conjunctivitis of the newborn.
| Original language | English (US) |
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| Pages (from-to) | 539-549 |
| Number of pages | 11 |
| Journal | Obstetrics and Gynecology Clinics of North America |
| Volume | 19 |
| Issue number | 3 |
| State | Published - Jan 1 1992 |
| Externally published | Yes |
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Obstetrics and Gynecology