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Do you routinely recommend doxycycline for pregnant individuals with rickettsial diseases despite the historical concern for side effects in pregnancy?

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Infectious Disease · Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania

It has been known for years that short courses (<3 weeks) of doxycycline are safe in pregnancy and in young children. This article just reinforces the recommendations.

Rickettsial diseases have significant morbidity and mortality and should be treated with the best (and best proven) antimicrobial. T...

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