The Correct Answer is CErythromycin is safe and effective for treatment of chlamydial infection during pregnancy. Amoxicillin (Amoxil) is ineffective for chlamydial infections. Ciprofloxacin is not consistently effective and is contraindicated during pregnancy. Doxycycline (Monodox) and Ofloxacin (Floxin) are effective, but are contraindicated in pregnancy.
Ref: Sexually transmitted diseases treatment guidelines-2002. MMWR 2002; 51(RR-6):34.
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