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I have a bacterial infection on my arm from a cut. i have metronidazole i was planning on taking for trich treatment, will this work for both?

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Dr. Joel Gallant answered

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No: Metronidazole kills only anaerobic bacteria and certain parasites (like trichomonas). An infected cut would involve aerobic bacteria.

Answered 6/28/2014

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A member asked:

I have a bacterial infection on my arm from a cut. i have metronidazole i was planning on taking for trich treatment, will this work for both?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Joel Gallant answered

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