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2. Benzathine benzylpenicillin - Wikipedia

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   Benzathine benzylpenicillin, also known as benzathine penicillin G (BPG), is an antibiotic medication useful for the treatment of a number of bacterial infections. [3] Specifically it is used to treat strep throat, diphtheria, syphilis, and yaws. [3] [5] It is also used to prevent rheumatic fever. [5] It is given by injection into a muscle.

3. Syphilis - Wikipedia

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   The first-line treatment for uncomplicated syphilis (primary or secondary stages) remains a single dose of intramuscular benzathine benzylpenicillin. [68] The bacterium is highly vulnerable to penicillin when treated early, and a treated individual is typically rendered non-infective in about 24 hours. [69]

4. Syphilis cases are skyrocketing across the U.S. Here’s what ...

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   Syphilis is curable with a course of antibiotics. The CDC recommends an injection of long-acting penicillin G benzathine to treat the primary, secondary or early latent stages of syphilis.

5. Benzylpenicillin - Wikipedia

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   Benzylpenicillin, also known as penicillin G (PenG [4]) or BENPEN, [5] is an antibiotic used to treat a number of bacterial infections. [6] This includes pneumonia, strep throat, syphilis, necrotizing enterocolitis, diphtheria, gas gangrene, leptospirosis, cellulitis, and tetanus. [6] It is not a first-line agent for pneumococcal meningitis. [6]

6. Procaine benzylpenicillin - Wikipedia

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   Procaine benzylpenicillin also known as penicillin G procaine, is an antibiotic useful for the treatment of a number of bacterial infections. [2] Specifically it is used for syphilis, anthrax, mouth infections, pneumonia, diphtheria, cellulitis, and animal bites. [2] It is given by injection into a muscle. [2]

7. Shortage of penicillin limits access to the go-to drug for ...

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   The Food and Drug Administration on Wednesday reported a shortage of an injectable form of penicillin, an antibiotic used to treat syphilis and other bacterial infections like strep throat.