Tetracyclines are the first-line treatment for which of the following infections?
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Correct answer: Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever (Rickettsia)
Tetracyclines are highly effective against intracellular pathogens. They are the drug of choice for rickettsial infections, chlamydial infections, and Lyme disease.
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