Pharmacokinetics of benzathine penicillin G in pregnant women with syphilis

Background: Syphilis remains a global public health concern, particularly in pregnancy due to the risk of congenital syphilis. The World Health Organization recommends benzathine penicillin G (BPG) as the standard treatment in pregnant women, whilst the optimal dosing strategy has not been established, particularly in relation to the impact of gestational age. This study sought […]

Pharmacokinetics of benzathine penicillin G in pregnant women with syphilis

Background: Syphilis in pregnancy remains a global public health concern, due to the risk of adverse birth outcomes. The World Health Organization recommends benzathine penicillin G (BPG) in pregnant women, although the optimal dosing strategy has not been clearly established, particularly in relation to the impact of gestational age. This study sought to characterize the […]