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Bacterial infections after sex. taking macrobid to prevent uti after sex but still getting infections & fishy smell only after sex. no sex no problems?

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Infection: Aa fishy odor noted after sex suggests an infection, possibly bacterial vaginosis (BV). Your health care provider can diagnose the problem and prescribe treatment.

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Answered 3/16/2018

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