A 24-year-old female patient is 32 weeks pregnant and has tested positive for syphilis. The best treatment for her would be:

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The best treatment for syphilis, especially in pregnant women, is IM benzathine penicillin G. This is because it is the only treatment proven to be effective for both the mother and the fetus, preventing congenital syphilis. Other options like ceftriaxone and azithromycin are not recommended as first-line treatments in pregnancy due to less evidence of efficacy in preventing transmission to the fetus.

A 24-Year-Old Female Patient Is 32 Weeks Pregnant and Has