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Doxycycline as a possible PEP for bacterial sexually transmitted infections

Doxycycline as a possible PEP for bacterial sexually transmitted infections

Update: 2023-11-16
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The Sexually Transmitted Infections,chlamydia, gonorrhea, and syphilis are pervasive and increasing rapidly in the U.S.

New evidence suggests that the antibiotic doxycycline could help prevent the spread of some bacterial infections if taken as post exposure prophylaxis (PEP).

Joining me today to look at these proposed guidelines is Christopher Foltz, MD. Dr Foltz is an infectious disease specialist at Cedars-Sinai in Los Angeles.

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Doxycycline as a possible PEP for bacterial sexually transmitted infections

Doxycycline as a possible PEP for bacterial sexually transmitted infections