La Revue de médecine interne
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Following their use for a few years, the place of new macrolides can be assessed. ⋯ New macrolides have opened new avenues in the development of anti-infectious strategies. Due to their good efficacy against Chlamydia pneumoniae which is suspected of inducing vascular diseases, the upcoming use of ketolids and the development of their non-antibiotic effects, the future of macrolides is favorable.