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How is bv typically treated?

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Dr. Earle Pescatore answered

Specializes in Obstetrics and Gynecology

Usually antibiotics: Most of the time BV istreated with a short course of either oral or transvaginal antibiotics.

Dr Livingston and 3 doctors agreed

Answered 9/28/2016

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

BACTERIAL VAGINOSIS: Oral or vaginal metronidazole or clindamycin.

Answered 5/11/2015

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