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Which group of individuals would the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommend taking doxycycline after an unprotected sexual encounter?
Gay and bisexual men and transgender women
What is the purpose of the CDC's recommendation of doxycycline after an unprotected sexual encounter?
To prevent the transmission of STIs
Which sexually transmitted infection (STI) has seen a 74 percent increase in cases since 2017?
Syphilis
Which group of people has the highest rates of S.T.I.s?
Black people
What is the primary purpose of prescribing doxy-PEP?
To reduce the risk of S.T.I. infections
Which group of individuals has shown the most significant reduction in S.T.I. rates with the use of doxy-PEP?
Men who have sex with men
What concern do some experts have regarding the use of doxy-PEP at a population level?
Increased risk of drug-resistant bacteria
Which sexually transmitted infection (STI) has seen a 118 percent increase in cases since 2009?
Gonorrhea
What is the primary purpose of recommending doxycycline after an unprotected sexual encounter?
To reduce the risk of future STIs
Which group of individuals would the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommend taking doxycycline after an unprotected sexual encounter?
Gay and bisexual men and transgender women with a recent STI or at risk for one
Which group of individuals has shown the most significant reduction in rates of syphilis, chlamydia, and gonorrhea with the use of doxy-PEP?
Men who have sex with men
Which sexually transmitted infection (STI) has not shown significant resistance to doxycycline?
Syphilis
What concern do some experts have regarding the use of doxy-PEP at a population level?
Rise of drug-resistant bacteria
What other components should be included in a comprehensive sexual health program along with the prescription of doxy-PEP?
Counseling, screening, and treatment for infections and for H.I.V.
Quiz: Test your knowledge on the CDC's recommendation of doxycycline for preventing sexually transmitted infections (STIs) after unprotected sexual encounters. This quiz will cover the target population, usage guidelines, and the scientific evidence behind this recommendation.
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