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Comparison of Single-Dose vs One-Week Course of Metronidazole for Symptomatic Bacterial Vaginosis
Jay Swedberg, MD;
Joseph F. Steiner, PharmD;
Frederick Deiss, MD;
Susan Steiner, RNC;
David A. Driggers, MD
JAMA. 1985;254(8):1046-1049.
Abstract
In a prospective, single-blind, randomized study, a single 2-g dose of metronidazole was compared with a seven-day course of 500 mg given twice daily in the treatment of symptomatic vaginal discharge associated with Gardnerella vaginalis. Based on resolution of symptoms and on cultures negative for G vaginalis, 86% (40/46) of women treated with the single dose and 97% (35/36) of women treated with the seven-day course were considered cured at seven to ten days after treatment. Evaluation at 21 days after treatment, however, indicated that only 46% (16/34) of patients treated with the single 2-g dose were considered cured compared with 86% (26/30) of those treated with the seven-day course. Treatment of sexual contacts did not significantly improve cure rates in either group.
(JAMA 1985;254:1046-1049)
Author Affiliations
From the University of Wyoming Family Practice Residency Program, Casper.
Footnotes
Reprint requests to University of Wyoming Family Practice Residency Program—Casper, 1522 E "A" St, Casper, WY 82601 (Dr Swedberg).
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