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I took metronidazole pills (twice daily) for 4 days but i could not bare the symptoms so now i am on metrogel for 5 days. will i be cured of trichomoniasis?

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Dr. Hunter Handsfield answered

Specializes in Infectious Disease

Not reliable: Metrogel is not very effective against trichomonas. However, 4 days of oral treatment probably will be effective; the metrogel probably isn't necessary.

Answered 7/2/2020

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