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A member asked:

I have bacterial vaginosis what is the damage it causes for not being treated for a longuyen time i am now taking metronidazole to treat the bacteria?

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Uncomfortable: Bv is a common vaginal infection that causes vaginal pain and itching, and it usually has an odor. There are no long term problems with BV itself if left untreated, but, you should probably be checked for at least chlamydia, gonorrhea, and trichomonas.

Dr Sparacino agreed

Answered 8/27/2015

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