Doxycycline should be avoided in the second and third trimester of pregnancy because of the risk for discoloration of teeth and bones, but is compatible with breastfeeding (317). Data suggest that ciprofloxacin presents a low risk to the fetus during pregnancy (317). Sulfonamides are associated with rare but serious kernicterus in those with G6PD deficiency and should be avoided in third trimester and during breastfeeding (317). For these reasons, pregnant and lactating women should be treated with a macrolide regimen (erythromycin or azithromycin). The addition of an aminoglycoside (gentamicin 1 mg/kg IV every 8 hours) can be considered if improvement is not evident within the first few days of therapy.