Key Takeaways
Two small new studies suggest that daily use of a common antibiotic, doxycycline, might slash risks for sexually transmitted infections among folks at high riskOne study was conducted among gay and bisexual men, while the other was conducted among female sex workersUse of this ‘DoxyPrEP’ strategy cut rates of syphilis, especially, in both groups
FRIDAY, July 19, 2024 (HealthDay News) — It’s long been known that popping the antibiotic doxycycline within 72 hours of a risky sexual encounter can greatly reduce a person’s risk for a sexually transmitted infection (STI).
In fact, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention formally recommended this type of “morning after” strategy last month.
But what if folks at especially high risk for STIs simply took “doxy” daily — similar to how some people now take HIV meds as pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) to prevent that infection?
Two small new studies suggest that this so-called “DoxyPrEP” …