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2020-09-10 08:19:41
I have been showing covid symptoms. Have been asked to take these antibiotic. Which is better for throat irritation. Azithromycin or doxycycline!
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Antibiotics doesn't work on virus, antibiotics are given to prevent bacterial infection..so Azithromycin is safer and less side effects.

Answered2020-09-10 08:23:54

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