Cervicitis medical therapy

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Overview

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• Treatment with antibiotics for C. trachomatis should be provided for those women at increased risk for this common STD (e.g., those aged ≤25 years, those with new or multiple sex partners, and those who engage in unprotected sex), especially if follow-up cannot be ensured and if a relatively insensitive diagnostic test is used in place of NAAT.

• Concurrent therapy for N. gonorrhoeae is indicated if the prevalence of this infection is >5% (those in younger age groups and those living in certain facilities).

• Trichomoniasis and BV should also be treated if detected. For women in whom any component of (or all) presumptive therapy is deferred, the results of sensitive tests for C. trachomatis and N. gonorrhoeae (e.g., NAATs) should determine the need for treatment subsequent to the initial evaluation.

• Antibiotics are used to treat bacterial infections, such as chlamydia, gonorrhea, and others. Drugs called antivirals may be used to treat herpes infections. Hormonal therapy (with estrogen or progesterone) may be used in women who have reached menopause (postmenopausal). When these treatments have not worked or when cervicitis has been present for a long time, treatment may include cryosurgery (freezing), electrocauterization, or laser therapy.

Nongonococcal Cervicitis Treatment

Nongonococcal Cervicitis Treatment Preferred Regimen ▸ Doxycycline 100 mg bid po x 7 days OR ▸Azithromycin 1 gm po as single dose Pregnancy ▸ Erythromycin 500 mg po qid x 7 days OR ▸Amoxicillin 500 mg po tid x 7 days Alternative Regimen ▸ Erythromycin 500 mg qid po x 7 days OR ▸Ofloxacin 300 mg q12h po x 7 days OR ▸Levofloxacin 500 mg q24h x 7 days Pregnancy ▸ Azithromycin 1 gm po single dose

Gonococcal Cervicitis Treatment

Gonococcal Cervicitis Treatment Preferred Regimen‡ ▸ Ceftriaxone 250 mg IM x 1 dose PLUS ▸ Azithromycin 1 gm PO x 1 dose for 7 days OR ▸ Doxycycline 100 mg po q12h for 7 days Alternative Regimen ▸ Azithromycin 2 gm po x 1 dose OR Cephalosporins single dose ▸ Ceftizoxime 500 mg IM OR ▸ Cefotaxime 500 mg IM OR ▸Cefoxitin 2 gm IM + Probenecid 1 gm po OR ▸ Cefixime 400 mg po¶ PLUS ▸ Azithromycin 1 gm PO x 1 doseORDoxycycline 100 mg po q12h x 7 days OR ▸ SpectinomycinNUS 2 gm IM x 1 dose Failure of treatment† ▸ Ceftriaxone 500 mg IM x 1 dose PLUS ▸ Azithromycin 2 gm po x 1dose

‡Use combination therapy even if NAAT test is negative for Chlamydiae.
†Treat sex partner, repeat NAAT test after 1 week of cure.
¶If IM cephalisporins are not available.

Proper perineal hygiene should be stressed. This includes avoiding use of vaginal deodarant sprays and proper wiping after urination and bowel movements. Intercourse should be avoided until symptoms subside.