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Will clotrimazole vaginal cream treat bacterial vaginosis?

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Dr. Stephen Pappachen answered

Specializes in Obstetrics and Gynecology

No: Clotrimazole is anti-fungal. It generally doesn't do much for bacterial infections.

Dr Grogan agreed

Answered 9/28/2016

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