Antibiotic to prevent STIs and its effect on resistance
Part of Infections clinical trials.
This study looks at taking doxycycline to prevent sexually transmitted infections (STIs) in men who have sex with men. It focuses on how this approach might affect the body's resistance to antibiotics.
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Who can take part
- You are 18 years or older.
- You identify as a man (cisgender or transgender).
- You have sex with men.
- You haven't taken any antibiotics besides doxycycline in the last 3 months.
- You're not currently taking doxycycline to treat an STI.
- You haven't used doxycycline in the last 3 months for anything other than STI treatment or prevention.
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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