HealthSeptember 7, 2026
doxycycline
dok-see-SY-klin
Definition
A broad-spectrum antibiotic medication used to prevent or treat bacterial infections such as leptospirosis.
How do you pronounce doxycycline?
Doxycycline is pronounced dok-see-SY-klin (IPA: //ˌdɒksiˈsaɪklɪn//).
Where does doxycycline come from?
The name is a chemical contraction derived from a combination of de-, oxy- (referring to oxygen), and cycline (denoting the tetracycline class of antibiotics), coined in the mid-20th century.
In the news
The city of Manila is distributing doxycycline to residents exposed to floodwaters as a preventive measure against the rising number of leptospirosis cases.
Manila declares leptospirosis epidemic
Read the full article ↗Manila Bulletin
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