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Should i see a specialist for bacterial vaginosis, or can my regular doctor take care of it?
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See OB/GYN: Please see an ob/gyn, besides looking at the secretion under microscop will run a full std panel on you make sure you are not harboring other infections you are not aware of , that can adversely impact your health.
Answered 7/20/2012
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Regular doctor: Your primary care doctor can take care of the infection. If it is recurrent or doesn't respond to initial treatment, you may need to see a gynecologist.
Answered 9/28/2016
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