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| How to treat (primary, secondary, or latent < 1 year duration) syphilis. |
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Definition
| Penicillin G Benzathine 2.4 MU IM x 1 |
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| How to treat late (>1 year's duration) syphilis. |
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Definition
| Penicillin G Benzathine 2.4 MU IM weekly x 3 weeks. |
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Term
| How to treat Neurosyphilis (including ocular syphilis) |
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Definition
| Penicillin G (aqueous) 3-4 MU IV q4h x 10 - 14 days |
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Term
| How to treat Congenital Syphilis. |
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Definition
Penicillin G (aqueous) 50,000 units/kg IV q12h x 7 days, then q8h for 10 day total.
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Term
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Definition
Ceftriaxone 125 - 250mg IM x 1
Ceflixime 400 mg po x 1
Cefpodoxime 400 mg po x 1
Must also treat for Chlamydia infection if not ruled out. |
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Term
| How to treat Chlamydia Infection? |
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Definition
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Term
| How to treat Bacterial Vaginosis |
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Definition
There are options but use:
Metronidazole 500 mg po BID x 7 days.
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Term
| How to treat trichomoniasis? |
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Definition
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Term
| All sexual partners must be treated! |
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Definition
| Statement. Not a question. |
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