A 24-year-old with suspected PID asks about the need for metronidazole. Why include it with ceftriaxone + doxycycline?...

Question

A 24-year-old with suspected PID asks about the need for metronidazole. Why include it with ceftriaxone + doxycycline?

Accepted Answer

Provides anaerobic/BV coverage and decreases recurrence

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Covers atypical pneumonia

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Improves gonorrhea cure rates

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Improves chlamydia eradication

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Prevents yeast infections

us-abfm MCQ (SBA): PID Regimen Rationale