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Taking bactrim (sulfamethoxazole and trimethoprim) to treat e. coli found on vaginal culture. if bactrim (sulfamethoxazole and trimethoprim) treats e. coli, what is treat the bv? what can i do to get rid of this.

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Dr. David Liu answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine and Pediatrics

You are treating: If e coli was found on vaginal culture, this is the likely cause of bacterial vaginosis. Thus, by treating the e coli, you are treating the bv.

Answered 12/18/2020

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