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Is nitrofur-macr good for bv?

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Dr. Michelle Ramirez-joglar answered

Specializes in Pediatrics

No: By BV I assume you mean bacterial vaginosis? If so, the treatment should be metronidazole or clindamycin.

Dr Chuu agreed

Answered 11/28/2017

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