A 37-year-old female asked:
I got bacterial vaginosis is it contagious? i only make out with my husband and it says u can get it thru many partner does it mean he has it too?
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Dr. Zachary Veres answered
17 years experience in Family Medicine
Bacterial vaginisos: This condition is not transmitted between partners. This is a bacterial overgrowth in the female anatomy. This condition is easily treated with medication.
Answered on Jun 18, 2018
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