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What Will Be The Health Risk In Fetus When Diagnosed With Chlamydia Infection?
Hi I am 16 weeks pregnant.I have just been diagnosed with Chlamydia - I have been prescribed erythromycin 250mg QDS for 2 weeks - is there any chance my baby will be born blind or with birth defects as I already had chlamydia when I the baby was conceived - my partner also has it. He has been given Azithromycin - ive heard erythromycin is not as effective will it still cute it - Im worried sick ive damaged my baby - thanks
Sat, 23 May 2020
Hi,
Chlamydia is a localised infection, and when diagnosed early and treated properly, will not cause any harm to fetus. Fetus is at risk when we get infections that enter blood stream easily, as in rubella or herpes. So you need not worry- just complete the treatment as advised by your doctor. Erythromycin is a good choice for chlamydia.
Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Muhammed Aslam T. K., Pediatrician
Chlamydia is a localised infection, and when diagnosed early and treated properly, will not cause any harm to fetus. Fetus is at risk when we get infections that enter blood stream easily, as in rubella or herpes. So you need not worry- just complete the treatment as advised by your doctor. Erythromycin is a good choice for chlamydia.
Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Muhammed Aslam T. K., Pediatrician
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