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
For pregnant and breastfeeding women with uncomplicated chlamydial infection, WHO recommends azithromycin 1 g orally as a single dose.
Recommended in favor
Strong
Certainty of evidence
Moderate
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.