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Any treatments for recurrent bacterial vaginosis? i took metronidazole 500 mg tablet two different times and it didn't work. i've had it for a year

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Dr. Robert Killian answered

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Find the cause: Before one treats an infection the specific cause or bug needs to be identified. A culture or other testing must be accomplished. Metronidazole does not in any way treat all causes of infection.

Answered 9/16/2018

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A member asked:

Any treatments for recurrent bacterial vaginosis? i took metronidazole 500 mg tablet two different times and it didn't work. i've had it for a year

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Robert Killian answered

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