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A 24-year-old female asked:

Recently had bacterial vaginosis and a yeast infection. still think i have bv- treated with metronidazole + fluconazole, discharge white. thoughts?

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Dr. Jeff Livingston
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Obstetrics and Gynecology 24 years experience
Needs restest : When people have both BV and yeast it can be hard to get rid of both. Often one comes back. These cases are tricky and will require retesting to make sure the right infection is being retreated.
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