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How long does it take for bv symptoms to go away once treatment is started?

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Quickly: Current treatments are very effective so we see symptoms improve within 1-2 days. To reduce the chance of recurrence, the full course of treatment should be used.

Dr Villaplana and another doctor agreed

Answered 10/3/2016

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