Doxycycline Prophylaxis for Skin and Soft Tissue Infections in Naval Special Warfare Trainees, United States

Doxycycline Prophylaxis for Skin and Soft Tissue Infections in Naval Special Warfare Trainees, United States

In 2015, several severe cases of skin and soft tissue infection (SSTI) among US Naval Special Warfare trainees prompted the introduction of doxycycline prophylaxis during the highest-risk portion of training, Hell Week. We performed a retrospective analysis of the effect of this intervention on SST...

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Main Authors: Jeffrey Spiro, Piotr Wisniewski, Julia Schwartz, Alfred G. Smith, Sara Burger, Drake H. Tilley, Ryan C. Maves
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention 2024-01-01
Series:Emerging Infectious Diseases
Subjects:
bacteria
doxycycline
prophylaxis
skin and soft tissue infection
SSTI
saltwater exposure
Online Access:https://wwwnc.cdc.gov/eid/article/30/1/23-0890_article

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