Ceftriaxone (a third-generation cephalosporin) treats Neisseria infections, including meningitis and gonorrhea. Azithromycin is added to treat possible Chlamydia co-infection.
Ceftriakson (treća generacija cefalosporina) leči infekcije izazvane Neisseria, uključujući meningitis i gonoreju. Azitromicin se dodaje za lečenje moguće ko-infekcije hlamidijom.
| Front | What drug treats Neisseria infections? What do you add to treat possible coinfection with chlamydia? |
|---|---|
| Back | Ceftriaxone (3˚ generation cephalosporin) → meningitis | gonorrhea Azithromycin → chlamydia |
Tags: antimicrobial, drugs
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