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I had a check up last saturday, and the doctor said i have a measles and he recommended me to take orpic(ciprofloxacin) ? what do you think?

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Dr. Joel Gallant answered

Specializes in Infectious Disease

Measles?: Measles is a very uncommon diagnosis in places where children are vaccinated. However, i don't know anything about your case, so incan't say what you have. Measles is a viral disease, and cannot be treated with antibiotics such as ciprofloxacin.

Answered 8/4/2014

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Dr. James Eitner answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

Doesn't Sound Right: Measles is a viral infection, which would not be treated with an antibiotic (unless the lesions had a secondary infection). Talk to your doctor again. You may have misunderstood what he was telling you. If he insists that it is measles, get a second opinion. Measles can be dangerous, particularly to pregnant women. To be safe, avoid pregnant women until you are sure of what you have.

Answered 8/4/2014

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