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Which Bacterial Infections Do Clindamycin Treat?

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Posted on Fri, 8 Jul 2016
Question: The bacteria that clindamycin Hal 300 treats is it can be transmitted sexually
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Answered by Dr. Dr. Yogesh D (2 hours later)
Brief Answer:
Clindamycin is a broad spectrum antibiotic, can be used to treat a variety of bacteria.

Detailed Answer:
Hello,

Welcome to healthcaremagic.com

I can understand your concern.

Clindamycin is a broad spectrum antibiotic which can be used to treat a variety of bacterial infections. One common disease that can be spread by sexual exposure that can be treated with clindamycin is Chlamydia trachomatis.

Not all diseases that are caused by bacteria and treatable by clindamycin are sexually transmitted.

I hope this answers your question for now, I will be happy to help you out further if you need any clarifications.

Wishing you good health.

Best regards.
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Which Bacterial Infections Do Clindamycin Treat?

Brief Answer: Clindamycin is a broad spectrum antibiotic, can be used to treat a variety of bacteria. Detailed Answer: Hello, Welcome to healthcaremagic.com I can understand your concern. Clindamycin is a broad spectrum antibiotic which can be used to treat a variety of bacterial infections. One common disease that can be spread by sexual exposure that can be treated with clindamycin is Chlamydia trachomatis. Not all diseases that are caused by bacteria and treatable by clindamycin are sexually transmitted. I hope this answers your question for now, I will be happy to help you out further if you need any clarifications. Wishing you good health. Best regards.