Sexually-transmitted diseases (often referred to as STDs or STIs) are very common. They’re usually transmitted through skin-to-skin contact — through unprotected vaginal or anal sex, for example — and it’s possible to have an STD without knowing it since it might not present obvious symptoms.
Doxycycline is a type of antibiotic known as a tetracycline antibiotic. It works by stopping the growth of a wide range of bacteria, and can be used to treat a number of bacterial infections throughout the skin and the respiratory system. Doxycycline can also be used to treat sexually transmitted infections (STIs) and malaria.
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