Azithromycin and moxifloxacin for microbiological cure of Mycoplasma genitalium infection: an open study

Int J STD AIDS. 2008 Oct;19(10):676-9. doi: 10.1258/ijsa.2008.008038.

Abstract

There are no evidence-based guidelines for the treatment of Mycoplasma genitalium-positive genital infection. In a retrospective survey, we analysed the treatment results of patients tested for M. genitalium at Olafia, Unit for Sexual Transmitted Diseases in Oslo. Out of 10,109 patients, 452 had a positive polymerase chain reaction. Between 72% and 100% of patients in the different treatment groups returned for test of cure after four to five weeks. First-line treatment with 1 g single dose azithromycin had a recovery rate of 79%. It was as effective as an extended five-days' course of azithromycin. Ofloxacin 200 mg b.i.d for 10 days cured 56% and moxifloxacin 400 mg o.d. for seven days as either second-, third- or fourth-line treatment after azithromycin or ofloxacin failure cured 100%. Azithromycin 1 g as a single dose seems to be the best choice of treatment for M. genitalium, with moxifloxacin 400 mg x 1 for seven days if treatment fails.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Anti-Bacterial Agents* / administration & dosage
  • Anti-Bacterial Agents* / adverse effects
  • Anti-Bacterial Agents* / therapeutic use
  • Aza Compounds* / administration & dosage
  • Aza Compounds* / adverse effects
  • Aza Compounds* / therapeutic use
  • Azithromycin* / administration & dosage
  • Azithromycin* / adverse effects
  • Azithromycin* / therapeutic use
  • Female
  • Fluoroquinolones
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Moxifloxacin
  • Mycoplasma Infections / diagnosis
  • Mycoplasma Infections / drug therapy*
  • Mycoplasma Infections / microbiology
  • Mycoplasma genitalium / drug effects*
  • Quinolines* / administration & dosage
  • Quinolines* / adverse effects
  • Quinolines* / therapeutic use
  • Treatment Outcome

Substances

  • Anti-Bacterial Agents
  • Aza Compounds
  • Fluoroquinolones
  • Quinolines
  • Azithromycin
  • Moxifloxacin