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How do you know if you have bacterial vaginosis and does it spread?
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Discharge and odor: Bacterial vaginosis is characterized by a thin, somtimes gyayish discharge, that is mildly irritationg or itchy, and most often a "foul" or "fishy" odor. It is usually treated with oral antibiotics (metronidazole and sometimes . There is also a Metronidazole vaginal gel as well.
Answered 6/28/2014
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