Doxycycline post-exposure prophylaxis could theoretically select for resistance to various antimicrobials in 19 pathobionts: an in silico analysis

Three randomized controlled trials have found that doxycycline post exposure prophylaxis (doxy-PEP) can reduce the incidence of gonorrhoea, chlamydia and syphilis in men who have sex with men (MSM) [1]. As a result, a number of international organizations suggest that doxy-PEP should be considered for use by MSM at risk [1].
Source: International Journal of Infectious Diseases - Category: Infectious Diseases Authors: Tags: Short Communication Source Type: research