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How long does a bacterial infection on your genitals take to go away?
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10 days: If it is treated with the correct antibiotic it should resolve within 10 days. There coul be redness that persists. If however if this is untreated or the antibiotic is not correct, the infection can persist. Discuss with your doctor.
Answered 1/24/2018
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