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Can you get bv in your mouth

A 16-year-old female asked:
Dr. William Brown
Gynecology 46 years experience
NO BV in the mouth: Bacterial vaginosis is a condition where the vagina is colonized with a collection of bacteria that can cause symptoms (increased discharge, odor are ... Read More
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Dr. Jane Van Dis
Obstetrics and Gynecology 20 years experience
No: Bv is bacterial vaginosis, an overgrowth of one of combination of gardnerella vaginalis, mobiluncus, bacteroides, and mycoplasma. These are normal b... Read More
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A 31-year-old female asked:
Dr. William Harris
Family Medicine 35 years experience
Probably not: Bv is an overgrowth of lactobacillus that lives in the vagina normally. It causes a discharge with odor (but no itching). It is unlikely that the ph d... Read More
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A 20-year-old female asked:
Dr. Martin Raff
Infectious Disease 58 years experience
Yeast infection: If you are having persistent vaginal discharge it must be seen and examined before a diagnosis can be made. Go back and see your gynecologist. Good lu... Read More
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A member asked:
Dr. Hunter Handsfield
Infectious Disease 55 years experience
No oral BV: BV doesn't affect the mouth; no worries there.
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A 30-year-old female asked:
Dr. John Berryman
Obstetrics and Gynecology 56 years experience
Changes in taste/smell can occur with COVID-19, so obtain a serum PCR test for COVID and quarantine for at least 10 days, along with any close contact... Read More
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A 17-year-old female asked:
Dr. Hunter Handsfield
Infectious Disease 55 years experience
Recurrent BV: Recurrent BV is a common problem, and unfortunately the most effective treatments (usually metronidazole by mouth) can trigger yeast infections. BV is... Read More
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A female asked:
Dr. Jeff Livingston
Obstetrics and Gynecology 24 years experience
No: Bacterial vaginosis is not transmitted in this way.
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A 43-year-old female asked:
Dr. Bassam Amawi
Psychiatry 51 years experience
Yes: This can be the side effect of this medication.
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A 25-year-old female asked:
Dr. Wayne Ingram
Specializes in Obstetrics and Gynecology
Just get tested: It is simple, get HIV tested if you have engaged with multiple sexual partners or high risk "sexcapades" and stop "worrying".
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A 22-year-old female asked:
Dr. Clarence Grim
Endocrinology 59 years experience
Call your Dr. office or ask pharmacist. They should have given you a handout to read. Go to drugs.com and read recommendations there.
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