Guidelines for the Use of Doxycycline Post-Exposure Prophylaxis for Bacterial STI Prevention

Update on October 2, 2023: CDC is requesting public input on Guidelines for the Use of Doxycycline Post-Exposure Prophylaxis for Bacterial Sexually Transmitted Infection (STI) Prevention. This document provides draft Doxy PEP guidelines to prevent some bacterial STIs. The comment period will close in 45 days. An informational presentation is available.

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Guidelines for the Use of Doxycycline Post-Exposure Prophylaxis for Bacterial STI Prevention

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