Pregnancy-related infections are one of the leading causes of maternal mortality and morbidity worldwide. Chlamydia trachomatis, a sexually transmitted pathogen, is a significant contributor of pregnancy-related infection with perinatal and neonatal complications. Antibiotics are used to prevent and treat Chlamydia infections. However, the misuse of antibiotics is a serious problem for global health.This article compares the efficacy and tolerability of erythromycin with amoxicillin in the management of Chlamydia infection in pregnant women.
Chlamydia trachomatis: Chlamydia trachomatis infection is the most common sexually transmitted disease and a leading cause of infertility in women. It causes other diseases as well, including pelvic inflammatory disease, afebrile pneumonia syndrome, and trachoma. Annually, 92 million new cases of Chlamydia infection occur globally. 5% to 26% of…
