Bibliographic information
GuidelineUpdated recommendations for the treatment of Neisseria gonorrhoeae, Chlamydia trachomatis, and Treponema pallidum (syphilis) and new recommendations on syphilis testing and partner services.
Year of Publication2024
Issuing InstitutionWorld Health Organization
Recommendation
Updated
Uncomplicated chlamydial infection in pregnant and breastfeeding women. When azithromycin is not available, WHO suggests one of the following options:
- amoxicillin 500 mg orally three times a day for 7 days; or
- erythromycin 500 mg orally four times a day for 7 days.
Recommended in favor
Conditional
Certainty of evidence
Low
Notes and Remarks
Remark
- If using an alternative treatment for gonococcal infection (cefixime 800 mgplus azithromycin 2 g), maintain the 2 g dosage of azithromycin to coverchlamydial infection.