can doxycycline be used to treat Strp throat?

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can doxycycline be used to treat Strp throat?

2007-07-02 09:11:39 · 2 answers · asked by allcoopdup 1 in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Other - Diseases

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You probably can, but it's not the best line of defense. It'd be like blasting a mosquito with a rocket launcher.

Usually the first line of defense against strep is plain ol' Penicillan, second line is Zithromax.

2007-07-02 09:14:18 · answer #1 · answered by zippythejessi 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋

Yes. It's an antibiotic, but not commonly prescribed for strep throat, though.

2007-07-02 09:14:19 · answer #2 · answered by Halo 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋