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Does acyclovir 200mg taking it every 8 hours treat symptoms of bacterial vaginosis?

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Dr. Michael Ein answered

Specializes in Infectious Disease

No: Acyclovir is an anti-viral medicine. Bacterial vaginosis is a synergistic infection involving g. Vaginalis and a number of other vaginal bacteria. Acyclovir has no activity against any bacteria.

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Answered 11/17/2018

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

NO, it will not: Acyclovir treats viral conditions like chicken pox, genital herpes, cold sores or shingles. It will not treat bacterial vaginosis or other bacterial infections.

Answered 11/17/2018

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