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2021-05-04 17:06:52
Covid 19 is a viral infection then why doctor treating a virus with anti bacterial medication like Azithromycin instead anti viral medication like ivermectin and doxycycline . I am talking about mild infection.
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Acenac MR bd × 5dys Tb cefix 200 mg bd x 5 dys Tb A to z od × 10 dys

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To prevent secondary bacterial infection.

Answered2021-05-04 17:11:22

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Some anti bacterial shave anti viral properties as well so they can be used

Answered2021-05-04 17:09:19

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