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Children Years Compelling Reason Tetracyclines Teratogenic Age Administer

Although tetracyclines are teratogenic in children under 8 years of age, a compelling reason to administer them is for the treatment of Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever.

Aunque las tetraciclinas son teratogénicas en menores de 8 años, una razón convincente para administrarlas es el tratamiento de la Fiebre Maculosa de las Montañas Rocosas.

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Avoided in children younger than 8 years → compelling reason for their administration → Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever

Tags: antimicrobial, drugs

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