Question 1

why do i get b v so often?

Accepted Answer

Bacterial vaginitis: Bv is mainly due to shift overgrowth of your own vaginal organism. Do not do vaginal douches. Avoid unnecessary antibiotic use. They can change your vaginal natural bacterial environment causing BV to grow. Exam and testing is important to rule out other infections.

Question 2

besides kissing, how is it possible to get e.b.v.?

Accepted Answer

IT IS AN: Airborne bug, just like all the other viruses and some respiratory bacteria. 
It is floating around the air. No kiss necessary...

Question 3

how can you get rid of b.v?

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Test and Treatment: After the testing and the reason for the infection is determined the proper kind of medication is prescribed or recommended.

Question 4

should people get a hipitis b shot?

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Probably: Hepatitis B is an effective vaccine and all children have been routinely vaccinated since 1991.  For adults the usual recommendation is to vaccinate if there is any risk of exposure (healthcare workers, people with immunodeficiency, etc).  More recently the vaccine is being offered to all adults.

Question 5

cab you get h.i.v from kissing?

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Unlikely: Unless the person you are kissing is bleeding and you have blood onto abraded areas of your lips.  Generally, even if somehow you got HIV into the front of the mouth, the enzymes in your saliva will kill the virus.  Oral transmission generally occurs only when you have been kissing him far below the lips with expected results.

Question 6

can b.v get mis diagnosed as trich?

Accepted Answer

: Yes, it can by just history and physical exam without testing. However, both conditions are treated the same with oral metronidazole except the partner should be treated if the other one has trichomoniasis.

Question 7

can i get an injection of b-12 if it has expired since 11/2013?

Accepted Answer

Exp dATES: are there for a reason. the meds could change  or become less potent or unsterile  get a new vial from the pharmacy

Question 8

how do u get strep b?

Accepted Answer

Endemic: Group b strep (gbs) is present in or on the body of almost everyone.  For pregnancy care we obtain a culture of the vagina, perineum, and anus at about 35 to 37 weeks to determine if gbs is present - which it is about 1/3 of the time.  The gbs is present in the bowel in most people and it can travel to the vaginal and even sometimes cause bladder infections when it gets into the bladder.

Question 9

how can i get a v-shaped torso?

Accepted Answer

The sexy V: The sexy v every man wants is based on large strong latissimus dorsi muscles, toned oblique abdominals and a narrow waist.  A diet and exercise program with particular attention to lat pull downs, rows, oblique crunches and cardio will get you well on your way.  If you have trouble spots (for example the love handles) smartlipo is the best way to define the lower part of the v.

Question 10

where can i get a t.b test done?

Accepted Answer

Testing for TB: Any family or primary medical clinic should be able to offer you this test. It is a very common test asked of us physicians to complete.

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