Doxycycline in the current clinical practice

Abstract

This paper reviews clinical and pharmacological characteristics of doxycycline which is currently indicated for the treatment of some common sexually transmitted infections, pelvic inflammatory diseases, lower respiratory tract infections, several skin infections and periodontitis. This antimicrobial agent still plays an important role in the prevention and treatment of certain vector-borne and particularly dangerous infections.

Keywords

• doxycycline
• chlamydia
• acne
• rosacea
• periodontitis
• borreliosis