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A member asked:
Metronidazole is used for bv but can it also help uti ?
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No, as the bacteria that cause UTI's are not usually impacted by Metronidazole as well as other antibiotics that treat Gram negative infections.
Answered 5/11/2022
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No it is not used for UTI
Answered 5/19/2022
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