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Length Of Life Of Flu Virus
Treatment with antibiotics can shorten the length of the illness. Antibiotics that are commonly used include tetracycline and doxycycline. Tetracycline given by mouth should not be used by pregnant women or children who still have any baby teeth because it can permanently discolor growing teeth.
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Expectations (prognosis)
Most people get better with treatment. However, complications can be very serious and sometimes even life-threatening. Q fever should always be treated if...
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