A 35-year-old patient who is MSM presents 36 hours after condomless sex. No symptoms. Tests are pending. Which statement is true regarding doxy-PEP?...

Question

A 35-year-old patient who is MSM presents 36 hours after condomless sex. No symptoms. Tests are pending. Which statement is true regarding doxy-PEP?

Accepted Answer

It should be taken as doxycycline 200 mg within 72 hours, no more than once per 24 hours, in those meeting criteria (e.g., MSM/TGW with prior STI)

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It is indicated for all sexually active adults

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Daily doxycycline 100 mg is recommended for 30 days

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Doxy-PEP prevents >90% of gonorrhea

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It should be combined with ceftriaxone IM at the same visit

us-abfm MCQ (SBA): STI Prevention (Doxy-PEP)