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Epididymitis (bacteria) not sti. on doxycycline 100mg q 12 x7days. shouldn't it be for 10 days?
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7-10 days: 7 days is as good as ten days, most of the times, provided you don't have severe pain and fever.
Answered 11/7/2020
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