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A 28-year-old female asked:

I have z pack and bactrim (sulfamethoxazole and trimethoprim) refills at home can it be used to treat bacterial vaginosis ?

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Dr. Kenneth Crabb
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Obstetrics & Gynecology 48 years experience
No: Neither is a good treatment for BV, but that diagnosis can only be made by a gynecologist. Please see one to be sure you do have BV and have a specific med prescribed.
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