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Erythromycin
Erythromycin
is an
antibiotic
useful for the treatment of a number of
bacterial infections
. This includes
respiratory tract infections
,
skin infections
,
chlamydia infections
, and
syphilis
. It may also be used during
pregnancy
to prevent
Group B streptococcal infection
in the newborn. Erythromycin may be used to improve
delayed stomach emptying
. It can be given intravenously and by mouth. An eye ointment is routinely recommended after delivery to prevent
eye infections in the newborn
.
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