Vaginal Preparation and Azithromycin to Reduce Post Cesarean Infections

Combining Vaginal Preparation and Azithromycin in Reduction of Post Cesarean Infections: A Randomized Controlled Trial

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Inclusion Criteria:

• full term pregnancy
• undergoing labored, non-emergent cesarean section
• patient in labor

Exclusion Criteria:

Azithromycin contraindicated:

• Known hypersensitivity to azithromycin, erythromycin, macrolides or ketolide medications.
• liver dysfunction
• Prescription medications which may interact with azithromycin, such as nelfinavir or warfarin
• A history of a cardiac dysrhythmia (irregular heartbeats)
• Known hypersensitivity to iodine
• Patients carrying fetuses with known congenital anomalies
• Immunodeficiency
• Patients who are not in labor at the time of delivery
• Non-english speaking subjects or subjects with language barriers