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A member asked:

I have strong bv and am resistant to metronidazole would combining metro and clindamycin cure bv.if so how much mg of each pill should i take?

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Dr. Sunnie Skiles answered

Specializes in Pediatrics

Resistant bv: I believe that you should see your gyn for this. The bacteria can be cultured and sensitivities checked with a large number of antibiotics. You should take the one or two that your infection is sensitive to and take the full course so the infection is totally eradicated.

Answered 8/2/2014

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