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Venereal Disease Treatment

The treatment for venereal disease depends on the cause.

Treatment for venereal disease may include:

Antibiotics for venereal disease in males:

Selection of an antibiotic depends on the type of bacteria that is causing the infection.
Cephalosporin (ceftriaxone, cefotaxime) antibiotics for gonorrhea infection
Options for chlamydia infection include: azithromycin, doxycycline, erythromycin, ofloxacin, or levofloxacin.

Antivirals for venereal disease:

Selection of an antiviral depends on the type of virus that is causing the infection.

Avoid intercourse until after antibiotic treatment is completed.
Sexual partners should be evaluated by a doctor and treated:

Re-infection is common if sexual partners are not treated.

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Last Updated: Sep 18, 2008 References

Authors: Stephen J. Schueler, MD; John H. Beckett, MD; D. Scott Gettings, MD

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