Bacterial vaginosis (BV)
- Metronidazole or clindamycin are standard treatments
- Oral or vaginal regimens are effective
- Treat symptomatic disease
- Routine partner treatment is generally not used
- Recurrence is common and may need suppressive strategy
- Avoid unnecessary antifungal treatment
Use at a glance
- Metronidazole or clindamycin are standard treatments
Practical pearls
- Oral or vaginal regimens are effective
- Treat symptomatic disease
Treatment options
- Routine partner treatment is generally not used
- Recurrence is common and may need suppressive strategy
Safety / pitfalls
- Avoid unnecessary antifungal treatment
Self-check
- Is routine BV partner treatment generally used?
No. - Which drugs are standard BV treatments?
Metronidazole or clindamycin.
Drugs used for this (2)
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