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Can Ciprofloxacin Or Doxycycline Be Used To Treat Giardia?

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Posted on Tue, 19 May 2020
Question: can ciprofloxacin or doxycycline be used to treat giardia?
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Answered by Dr. salah saad shoman (28 minutes later)
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Detailed Answer:
am sorry to tell you that giardia is not treated by the mentioned antibiotics, it can be treated by metronidazole, tinidazole, and nitazoxanide . Alternatives to these medications include paromomycin, quinacrine, and furazolidone.

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Can Ciprofloxacin Or Doxycycline Be Used To Treat Giardia?

Brief Answer: Dear sir/ma'am Detailed Answer: am sorry to tell you that giardia is not treated by the mentioned antibiotics, it can be treated by metronidazole, tinidazole, and nitazoxanide . Alternatives to these medications include paromomycin, quinacrine, and furazolidone. I hope you find my answer helpful