Doxycycline for STI Prevention May Increase Gut Antibiotic Resistance

While effective against STIs, frequent doxycycline use raises concerns about gut health and resistance.

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A new study from UCSF shows that while doxycycline post-exposure prophylaxis (doxy-PEP) helps prevent sexually transmitted infections (STIs), it also has an impact on gut health. Frequent use of the antibiotic led to increased antibiotic resistance in gut bacteria without drastically changing the overall bacterial community.

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