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Real-world data show azithromycin cuts cesarean infections by 20%

Editorial calls for stronger ACOG guideline backing azithromycin use

Alan Tita and colleagues, including Tita who led the original C/SOAP trial, published an accompanying editorial arguing the real-world evidence strengthens the case for moving ACOG guidelines from 'consideration' to 'recommended use' in unscheduled, high-risk cesarean deliveries, noting that failure to implement represents a missed opportunity to reduce preventable maternal morbidity and mortality.

Editorial calls for stronger ACOG guideline backing azithromycin use
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“These data strengthen the case for more consistent implementation of adjunctive azithromycin in appropriately selected patients and support a move in the ACOG guidelines from 'consideration' to 'recommended use' in unscheduled, high-risk cesarean deliveries.”

Alan Tita, MD, PhD

Taylor Freret, MD Maternal-fetal medicine physician, lead authorAlan Tita, MD, PhD Lead investigator of C/SOAP trial; editorialistAaron Caughey, MD, PhD Ob/Gyn professor, independent commenterAmerican College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG) Professional guideline body

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