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Metronidazole.75% was used to treat pt thick clear vaginal discharge with back pain and used for a week prescribed by the doctor. her symptoms stopped. however 3 weeks later symptoms are showing again. any suggestions on what to do next? thank you!

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Dr. Frank Kuitems answered

Yes: It can become and to become reinfected with the same vaginitis infection. Or it could be a different organism. See a primary care physician or OB/GYN for exam and treatment

Answered 1/12/2020

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A member asked:

Metronidazole.75% was used to treat pt thick clear vaginal discharge with back pain and used for a week prescribed by the doctor. her symptoms stopped. however 3 weeks later symptoms are showing again. any suggestions on what to do next? thank you!

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Frank Kuitems answered

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