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I had unprotected sex on the last day of taking metronidazole. whats the cahnges of me being reinfected with bacterial vaginosis?

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Dr. Oscar Novick answered

Specializes in Pediatrics

Vaginosis: It may depend on the status of your partner. He could be the one who is infecting you

Dr Munshower and another doctor agreed

Answered 10/22/2018

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