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Tetracycline

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Tetracycline is an antibiotic used to treat bacterial infections such as urinary tract infections, chlamydia and acne.

Dr. Michael Dansie reviewed this

18 year experience in Family Medicine

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Tetracyclic drug

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Sumycin

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Q fever
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Psittacosis
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Ehrlichiosis
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Pontiac fever
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Chlamydia infection
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