Sexually transmitted diseases
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Randomized Controlled Trial Clinical Trial
Effectiveness of syphilis treatment using azithromycin and/or benzathine penicillin in Rakai, Uganda.
The goal of this study was to assess azithromycin and/or benzathine penicillin for treatment of syphilis. ⋯ Azithromycin alone or in combination with penicillin achieved higher cure rates than penicillin alone in cases with a high initial TRUST titer. In low-titer infections, the 3 drug combinations were equally effective. HIV status did not affect cure rates.