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Tag: Gonorrhea

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What is the use of Cefixime Tablet?

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Cefixime is a third-generation cephalosporin antibiotic that works by killing bacteria and preventing their growth. **What is the use of Cefixime Tablet?** It is prescribed to treat a broad range of bacterial infections throughout the body, including those of the ears, throat, lungs, and urinary tract.

Can Ciprofloxacin Treat Urethritis? A Pharmacological Analysis

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In 2014, the Gonococcal Isolate Surveillance Project reported that 19.2% of *Neisseria gonorrhoeae* isolates were resistant to ciprofloxacin. This raises a critical question for patients and clinicians: **Can Ciprofloxacin treat urethritis** effectively today, or has resistance rendered it obsolete?

What Is Cefgo 200 mg Used For? An In-depth Look at a Common Antibiotic

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Over 70% of people treated with cefixime, the primary ingredient in Cefgo 200 mg, for lower respiratory tract infections experience a positive clinical response. This article explores what is Cefgo 200 mg used for, explaining its role as a potent cephalosporin antibiotic prescribed for a range of common bacterial illnesses.

Can you combine doxycycline and cefixime? A guide to combination therapy

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According to CDC guidelines, healthcare providers may recommend combining cefixime with doxycycline for treating certain co-infections, particularly gonorrhea with suspected chlamydia. This approach addresses multiple potential pathogens simultaneously with a single regimen. Combining these two distinct antibiotics, however, requires careful consideration of their mechanisms, efficacy, and potential for adverse effects.

Why would someone be taking ceftriaxone?

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Ceftriaxone is one of the most commonly used antibiotics in hospital and clinical settings due to its low risk for side effects and effectiveness against many types of bacterial infections. Given as an injection, a person would be taking ceftriaxone to treat or prevent a variety of serious, bacteria-caused illnesses, from meningitis to pneumonia.