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What stds is flagyl used to treat?

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Dr. Joel Gallant answered

Specializes in Infectious Disease

Trichomonas: It's used to treat trichomonas vaginitis (or urethritis in men). It also treats parasitic infections (amoebiasis, giardiasis) that can sometimes be sexually transmitted.

Answered 12/21/2013

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