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A member asked:
Will 1 g of azithromycin cure syphilis?
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No: Wrong drug for syphillis.
Answered 1/18/2013
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Yes and no: In many parts of the world, including much of the US and Europe, syphilis bacteria are resistant to azithromcyin, so it is not used or recommended for treatment or prevention. However, it is effective and sometimes used where resistance isn't a problem, such as many parts of Africa.
Answered 1/6/2019
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