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  2. Loa loa filariasis - Wikipedia

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    Drawbacks to using doxycycline include bacterial resistance and patient compliance because of a longer treatment regimen and the emergence of doxycycline-resistant Wolbachia. However, in the study over 97% of the patients complied with treatment, so it poses as a promising treatment for onchocerciasis while avoiding complications associated ...

  3. Doxycycline - Wikipedia

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    Generic 100 mg doxycycline capsules A package of generic doxycycline. In addition to the general indications for all members of the tetracycline antibiotics group, doxycycline is frequently used to treat Lyme disease, chronic prostatitis, sinusitis, pelvic inflammatory disease, [13] [14] severe acne, rosacea, [15] [16] [17] and rickettsial infections. [18]

  4. Perioral dermatitis - Wikipedia

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    Doxycycline is a second generation tetracycline with improved absorption and a broader anti-bacterial spectrum. [27] Doxycycline is most often the first antibiotic drug choice, given at a daily dosage of 100 mg for up to a month before considering tapering off or stopping. Sometimes, longer duration of low doses of doxycycline are required. [8]

  5. Granuloma inguinale - Wikipedia

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    Recommended regimen is azithromycin 1 gram oral/IV once per week, alternatively doxycycline 100 mg orally twice a day or ciprofloxacin 750 mg orally twice a day or erythromycin base 500 mg orally four times a day or trimethoprim-sulfamethoxazole one double-strength (160 mg/800 mg) tablet orally twice a day. All antibiotic regimens should last ...

  6. Stye - Wikipedia

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    Stye of the upper eyelid 8-year-old boy with an external hordeolum of lower lid. The first sign of a stye is a small, yellowish spot at the center of the bump that develops as pus and expands in the area. [7] Other stye symptoms may include: A lump on the top or bottom eyelid; Localized swelling of the eyelid; Localized pain; Redness; Tenderness

  7. Perianal cellulitis - Wikipedia

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    Perianal cellulitis manifests as multiple symptoms that are inconsistent with a systemic disease. The most notable feature is a very distinct redness around the anus, and other signs of inflammation which can include swelling and itching at the site. [4] Other associated symptoms with perianal cellulitis include pain when defecating and

  8. Bacillary angiomatosis - Wikipedia

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    Doxycycline may also be used. However, if the infection does not respond to either of these, the medication is usually changed to tetracycline. If the infection is serious, then a bactericidal medication may be coupled with the antibiotics [citation needed] If a cat is carrying Bartonella henselae, then it may not exhibit any symptoms. Cats may ...

  9. Epididymitis - Wikipedia

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    Symptoms: Pain in the back of the testicle, swelling of the testicle, burning with urination, frequent urination [1] Complications: Infertility, chronic pain [1] Usual onset: Over a day or two [1] Types: Acute (< 6 weeks), chronic (>12 weeks) [1] Causes: Gonorrhea, chlamydia, enteric bacteria, reflux of urine [1] Diagnostic method: Based on ...