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A member asked:
On day3, of a 7day dose metronidazole500mg for bacterialvaginosis. am i still contagious after 3days on antibiotics? can i spread it by sex to husband
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"BV": If your antibiotic was prescribed after a culture showed it effective for the bacteria present, the best way to ensure that your partner does not become infected is by using condoms until the treatment has finished, then get another culture to make certain the vaginitis is gone.
Answered 1/20/2019
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