Effectiveness of Amoxicillin/Clavulanate in Treating Chlamydia
Author Information
Author(s): Melinda S. Mann, Sebastian Faro, Maurizio L. Maccato, Raymond H. Kaufman
Primary Institution: Baylor College of Medicine
Hypothesis
Is amoxicillin/clavulanate potassium effective in the treatment of Chlamydia trachomatis endocervicitis?
Conclusion
Amoxicillin/clavulanate potassium is effective in eradicating C. trachomatis.
Supporting Evidence
- All patients treated with amoxicillin/clavulanate potassium were cured of signs of cervicitis.
- All patients were found to be free of C. trachomatis at their follow-up visits.
- Augmentin was well tolerated, with minimal adverse effects.
Takeaway
The study found that a medicine called Augmentin can help get rid of a common infection called Chlamydia.
Methodology
Thirty-two patients with culture-proven endocervical infection were treated with amoxicillin/clavulanate potassium for 10 days, and follow-up cultures were taken at 2, 4, and 6 weeks.
Limitations
Some patients were excluded for not using condoms or for other reasons, which may affect the generalizability of the results.
Participant Demographics
The participants included 59% black, 29% Hispanic, and 12.5% Caucasian, with ages ranging from 14 to 66 years.
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