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Post-exposure prophylaxis with antibiotics to prevent sexually transmitted infections

Year: 2026

Type: article

Abstract: OBJECTIVES: This is a protocol for a Cochrane Review (intervention). The objectives are as follows: To assess the benefits and harms of taking antibiotics after sexual intercourse as post-exposure prophylaxis (PEP) for the incidence of sexually transmitted infections (STIs) in adolescents and adults.

Source: Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews

DOI: 10.1002/14651858.cd016125

Authors: Koko Shibutani, Hiromu Okano, Kuniko Sato, Erika Ota, Kazuhiro Ishikawa, Nobuyoshi Mori

Institutions: St. Luke's International University, Edogawa Hospital

Language: English

Topic: HIV/AIDS Research and Interventions

Subfield: Infectious Diseases

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: green

Funders: Amsterdam University Medical Centers, Universiteit van Amsterdam