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Why would i be given doxycycline after an abortion?

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Doxycycline is an: Antibiotic. Preventing post surgical infection is the goal.

Dr Singh and another doctor agreed

Answered 2/22/2017

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