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A member asked:
In reference to my previous questions(oral sex from a girl and now taking doxy as a precaution)i understand syphilis is possible in this scenario but how common is it. would the clinic give me penicillin as a precaution as well. im just freaked out?
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The chance of syphilis in this situation is near zero and I would have recommended you not take doxycycline, or that you get penicillin. But as long as you have started doxycycline, you should continue to take it for 2 weeks at a dose of 100 mg twice daily.
Answered 10/3/2022
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