Doxycycline for STI Prevention: Highly Effective, Minimal Drug ...
Doxy-PEP, a strategy involving doxycycline post-condomless sex, significantly reduces STIs like gonorrhea, chlamydia, and syphilis in MSM and transgender women. Preliminary results show a minor increase in resistant bacteria strains. The approach targets individuals with recurrent STIs, aiming to decrease antibiotic use. Further studies are needed to assess long-term resistance impacts.
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Doxy-PEP, a strategy involving doxycycline post-condomless sex, significantly reduces STIs like gonorrhea, chlamydia, and syphilis in MSM and transgender women. Preliminary results show a minor increase in resistant bacteria strains. The approach targets individuals with recurrent STIs, aiming to decrease antibiotic use. Further studies are needed to assess long-term resistance impacts.