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How long does it take for doxy to cure sti?

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Dr. Hunter Handsfield answered

Specializes in Infectious Disease

One to 4 weeks: The main STIs treated with doxycycline are chlamydia and nongonoccal urethritis (NGU). These require 7 days treatment. Sometimes doxy is used for syphilis, if the patient is allergic to penicillin -- depending on the stage of syphilis, doxy is given for 2 to 4 weeks.

Answered 11/22/2017

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