lymecycline and Genital-Diseases--Male

Results of sensitivity to antibiotic in vitro and results of antibiotic treatment in vivo seem to recognize so far lymecycline as the tetracycline to prescribe in infections by mycoplasmas.

Topics: Female; Genital Diseases, Female; Genital Diseases, Male; Humans; Lymecycline; Male; Microbial Sensitivity Tests; Mycoplasma pneumoniae; Tetracyclines; Ureaplasma; Urinary Tract Infections; Urogenital System

The treatment of chlamydial urethritis in males depends on the susceptibility of Chlamydia trachomatis to different antimicrobial agents. Tetracyclines seem to be the drugs of choice; long-acting tetracyclines are recommended, as these are more convenient for the patient. Both lymecycline and doxycycline produce clinical and bacteriological cure in approximately 90% of cases, when used in adequate doses. Erythromycin is the alternative treatment in patients who should not be given tetracyclines. Trimethoprim/sulfamethoxazole is effective in patients with chlamydial urethritis, but it seems to be ineffective in those with Chlamydia-negative urethritis. The importance of treating sexual partners should not be overlooked.

Topics: Anti-Bacterial Agents; Chlamydia Infections; Chlamydia trachomatis; Doxycycline; Erythromycin; Genital Diseases, Male; Humans; Lymecycline; Male; Tetracyclines; Urethritis