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Ive recently been on antibiotics for bv. (cleo in, flagyl) results finally are negative for bv but no lactobacillus detected could i still have bv?

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"BV" ?'s: Bacterial vaginosis is generally cleared by Cleocin and metronimidazole treatment. The absence of detection of lactobacillus does not mean "BV" is still present. Absence of a typical vaginal odor is a better gauge of the success of treatment.

Answered 5/3/2018

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A member asked:

Ive recently been on antibiotics for bv. (cleo in, flagyl) results finally are negative for bv but no lactobacillus detected could i still have bv?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. John Berryman answered

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