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Should yeast come out after using metronidazole gel?

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Dr. Ronald Buckman answered

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Yes: If you start with a mixed infection and only treat the bacterial infection the yeast infection may proliferate (come out).

Answered 9/29/2016

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A member asked:

Should yeast come out after using metronidazole gel?

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Dr. Ronald Buckman answered

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