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What to know about azithromycin

Azithromycin is an antibiotic that treats many bacterial infections like those in the lungs and skin. It's important to tell ...
Azithromycin is an antibiotic that can treat the sexually transmitted infection (STIs) chlamydia and some of its complications, such as urethritis and cervicitis. It may also help treat gonorrhea. The ...
Taking antibiotics without a doctor’s consultation can increase your risk of antibiotic resistance, cause drug interactions, ...
Mass distribution of azithromycin to children 1 to 59 months of age has been shown to reduce childhood all-cause mortality in some sub-Saharan African regions, with the largest reduction seen among ...
The use of azithromycin reduces maternal infection in women during unplanned cesarean delivery, but its effect on those with planned vaginal delivery is unknown. Data are needed on whether an ...