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A 21-year-old female asked:
i'm resistant to metronidazole for bv i took the 1 g daily dose of tinidazole and it didn't work.did it not work because both antibiotics are similar?
1 doctor answer • 1 doctor weighed in
Dr. Warren Everettanswered
Specializes in Family Medicine
Yes: bacterial vaginitis can be frustrating. It may have more to do with other factors than infection such as the Ph of your fluid and the phase of the cycle although the infecttion part was properly treated
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A 33-year-old member asked:
What is the difference between bacterial vaginosis and a vaginal yeast infection?
2 doctor answers • 2 doctors weighed in
Dr. Angela Savatielanswered
Obstetrics and Gynecology 26 years experience
Different causes: Bacterial vaginosis is caused by bacteria normally found in the vagina. Discharge is white to grey and often has a fishy odor. Yeast is caused by a fungus; discharge is thick and clumpy often with itching. The first is treated with an antibiotic, the second with antifungal medication. People often self diagnose incorrectly and use the wrong treatment.
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A 21-year-old member asked:
Can I take antibiotics or over-the-counter anti-diarrheal drug for ane. Coli infection?
2 doctor answers • 4 doctors weighed in
Dr. Jeffrey Crespinanswered
Gastroenterology 28 years experience
Yes: The strains of e.Coli that cause travelers diarrhea can be treated with the antibiotics Cipro (ciprofloxacin) or rifaximin. Antidiarrheal can be taken for symptoms. In the past there was some concern that antidiarrheals would prolong the infection, but that does not seem to be the case.
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A 21-year-old member asked:
Is it worse to take antibiotics while pregnant or to have a bacterial infection?
2 doctor answers • 3 doctors weighed in
Dr. Indu Lalanswered
Pediatrics 50 years experience
Safe antibiotics: Most of the time obstetrician give medications that are safe. Certain infection at different stage of pregnancy can cross placental barrier. Do not take any medication with out consulting your md.
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A 21-year-old member asked:
I had unprotected sex with a person that had an std. Is there any chance I did not get a std?
2 doctor answers • 4 doctors weighed in
Dr. Marcus Degrawanswered
Pediatrics 22 years experience
Sure: Yes, not all people will get the std that their partner had, but very risky and not to be counted upon. Protect yourself always and if concerned about exposure - get tested asap!
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A 21-year-old member asked:
I'm allergic to penicillin, can I still get effective antibiotic treatment for chlamydia?
2 doctor answers • 6 doctors weighed in
Dr. Robert Kwokanswered
Pediatrics 33 years experience
Yes: There are several antibiotic options for treating chlamydia infections. A primary care doctor can review the options for a patient, especially if the patient has some antibiotic allergies. Prevention is the best way to avoid needing antibiotics for chlamydia.
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