Not too long ago, sexually transmitted infections in San Francisco were at an all time high. Then suddenly, they dropped, especially among gay men. Health officials believe the success is due to the roll-out of preventative antibiotics: a kind of morning-after pill for S-T-I's. But as KQED's health correspondent April Dembosky reports, scientists are worried that using antibiotics this way could lead to antibiotic reisistance, making it harder to treat infections down the road. 

<p>Not too long ago, sexually transmitted infections in San Francisco were at an all time high. Then suddenly, they dropped, especially among gay men.&nbsp;Health officials believe the success is due to the roll-out of preventative antibiotics: a kind of morning-after pill for S-T-I's.&nbsp;But as KQED's health correspondent April Dembosky reports, scientists are worried that using antibiotics this way could lead to antibiotic reisistance, making it harder to treat infections down the road.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>KQED serves the people of Northern California with a community-supported alternative to commercial media. We provide citizens with the knowledge they need to make informed decisions; convene community dialogue; bring the arts to everyone; and engage audiences to share their stories.</p>