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A member asked:

Is bacterial vaginosis/vaginitis considered a sexually transmitted disease? how is chronic bv treated?

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Dr. Raj Syal answered

No: It is treated with antibiotics by mouth or vaginal cream.

Dr Kobasa agreed

Answered 9/11/2020

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