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Why would a man be given 2g of metronidazole as a single dose?

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Dr. Roy Arnold answered

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Trichomonas contact: If your partner has been diagnosed with trichomonas infection, you may be treated also with a single dose of 2 gms of metronidazole. Thanks for trusting HealthTap!

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Answered 9/2/2014

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Trichomonas: The 2 gram dose of metronidazole is used to treat trichomonas, as sexually transmitted infection.

Answered 9/2/2014

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