A 29-year-old MSM with a recent syphilis infection asks about preventing future bacterial STIs after condomless sex. Which is consistent with current ...

Question

A 29-year-old MSM with a recent syphilis infection asks about preventing future bacterial STIs after condomless sex. Which is consistent with current CDC guidance?

Accepted Answer

Offer doxycycline postexposure prophylaxis 200 mg within 72 hours of sex (no more than once per 24 hours)

Answer

Daily doxycycline 100 mg for continuous prophylaxis

Answer

Azithromycin 1 g as PEP

Answer

Ceftriaxone 500 mg IM monthly

Answer

No role for antibiotic PEP in any group

us-abfm MCQ (SBA): STI Prevention

A 29-year-old MSM with a recent syphilis infection asks about preventing future bacterial STIs after condomless sex. Which is consistent with current CDC guidance?