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Editorial
. 2021 Sep 1;48(9):620-621.
doi: 10.1097/OLQ.0000000000001501.

Doxycycline for Sexually Transmitted Infection Prevention: Evolving Evidence and Implementation Perspectives

Connie Celum  1 , Anne F Luetkemeyer  2
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Editorial

Doxycycline for Sexually Transmitted Infection Prevention: Evolving Evidence and Implementation Perspectives

Connie Celum et al. Sex Transm Dis. .

Abstract

Editorial for Sexually Transmitted Diseases (STD20–495): Interest, concerns, and attitudes among men who have sex with men and healthcare providers toward prophylactic use of doxycycline against Chlamydia trachomatis infections and syphilis.

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Conflict of interest statement

Conflict of Interest and Sources of Funding: None declared.

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