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Can antibiotics cure bv?
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Yes: Flagyl is a commonly used antibiotic that is highly effective in treating bacterial vaginosis. You need a prescription to get it from a pharmacy.
Answered 6/25/2014
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Yes: Bv is a synergistic infection involving gardnerella and a number of other bacteria. It is treated with Metronidazole oral or intravaginal treatment. Tinidazole and Clindamycin are alternatives. Oral and intravaginal probiotics containing lactobacilli can help. Recurrent disease is related to colonization of your sex partner, inconsistant condom use and is halved with estrogen contraceptives.
Answered 6/28/2014
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YesAntibioticsDoCure: Antibiotics can be taken by mouth or inserted in to vagina Following Antibiotics are used commonly METRONIDAZOLE (FLAGYL,METROGEL-VAGINAL CLINDAMYCINE(CLEOCIN,CLINDESSE) TINDAZOLE(TINDAMEX)
Answered 5/7/2015
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