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Why is doxycycline used?( Canine Heartworm Treatment) Explain

A) To treat any bacterial infections the dog may have from nematodes
B) to kill bacteria living symbiotically inside of the nematode
C) to kill the larval nematodes
D) to reduce swelling

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Answer:

A) To treat any bacterial infections the dog may have from nematodes

Step-by-step explanation:

Doxycycline is a synthetic analog of a broad-spectrum antibiotic tetracyline drug, used widely against a wide range of susceptible Gram-positive and Gram-negative organisms.

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