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Real-world studies boost case for doxyPEP to prevent sexually transitted diseases
Two new studies suggest that a dose of doxycycline taken within 3 days of unprotected sex is associated with significant ...
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DoxyPEP Rollout Tied to Dent in STI Epidemic in the Real World
Both studies in JAMA Internal Medicine supported the rising profile of doxyPEP as a way to counter the epidemic of syphilis, ...
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New study shows plummeting STIs with doxyPEP use
A new study in JAMA Internal Medicine led by the Harvard Pilgrim Health Care Institute examined whether doxycycline post-exposure prophylaxis (doxyPEP) was associated with declines in bacterial ...
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DoxyPEP reduces chlamydia and syphilis rates in routine care
A new study has found that rates of chlamydia and syphilis plummet among people prescribed doxycycline for sexually transmitted infection prevention in routine clinical care.
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The Silver Lining: Progress and Promise in Combating STIs
PrEP and doxyPEP have significantly contributed to reducing HIV and STI transmission, highlighting the importance of prevention strategies. With new CDC data expressing optimism about the epidemic ...
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DoxyPEP: Using antibiotics to prevent STIs
It tends to be less effective at preventing gonorrhoea. DoxyPEP can be taken by those living with HIV and people who are HIV-negative. This approach may not be effective for cisgender women or ...
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As prevention strategy for sexually transmitted infections rolls out, experts highlight both promise and knowledge gaps
As health care services begin offering doxycycline to prevent bacterial sexually transmitted infections (STIs), real-world ...
DoxyPEP use linked to sharp decline in STI cases
A new study has found that rates of chlamydia and syphilis plummet among people prescribed doxycycline for sexually ...