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* Fluoroquinolones are only a fraction as effective as minocycline in killing intracellular bacteria. (({{pubmed> | * Fluoroquinolones are only a fraction as effective as minocycline in killing intracellular bacteria. (({{pubmed> | ||
* When used frequently, undesirable side effects have been well-documented. One of the risks of fluoroquinolone antibiotics is that of tendon damage, however, this risk is reportedly relatively small for patients who are //not// taking steroids.(({{pubmed> | * When used frequently, undesirable side effects have been well-documented. One of the risks of fluoroquinolone antibiotics is that of tendon damage, however, this risk is reportedly relatively small for patients who are //not// taking steroids.(({{pubmed> | ||
- | * Another researched issue is retinal detachment | + | * Another researched issue is retinal detachment (({{pubmed> |
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