More good news about DoxyPEP

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After years of rising rates of syphilis and chlamydia among queer men, it appears a new tool is helping to curb infections. 

A study says that taking DoxyPEP reduced the incidence of chlamydia and syphilis by around 80%. 

DoxyPEP is short for Doxycycline Post-Exposure Prophylaxis. It involves taking a single 200 mg dose of the antibiotic doxycycline within 72 hours of a sexual encounter to minimize the chances of acquiring an STI such as gonorrhea, chlamydia or syphilis.

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