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Would 800mg suprax and 1g azithromycin abort syphilis if taken less than 12 hours after possible exposure? i know these are not the cdc recommended treatments, but am wondering if they would prevent the infection if used as a prophylactic treatment?

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Antibiotic ?'s: Without confirmation of infection from parasitic/bacterial agents for specific diseases, taking antibiotics blindly for "potential" prophylaxis is not recommended , as resistant organisms may arise which negate the effects of these antibiotics for proven infections.

Answered 12/15/2020

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A member asked:

Would 800mg suprax and 1g azithromycin abort syphilis if taken less than 12 hours after possible exposure? i know these are not the cdc recommended treatments, but am wondering if they would prevent the infection if used as a prophylactic treatment?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. John Berryman answered

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