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Is Gardella Sexually Transmitted?

Hi. My doctor just called and said I had a bacterial infection called gardella.she explained that its somewhat like a yeast infection but is a bacterial infection and not related to an std. I forgot to ask her if my boyfriend needs to be treated for the bacteria since we have had sexual intercourse.
Tue, 3 Feb 2015
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Hello dear,

Thank you for your contact to health care magic.

I read and understand your concern.

I am Dr Arun Tank answering your concern.

Yes, its same as yeast infection but it's caused by bacterial infections.

I suggest you to take the medication as provided by the doctor.

No its not STD and it will not caused due to sexual intetcourse.

But it is better if you can avoid sex during the treatment as it can interfere with the normal flora replacement.

Please maintain good hygiene locally as it can be equally help full as treating with antibiotics.

I will be happy to answer your further concern on bit.ly/DrArun.

Thank you,
Dr Arun Tank
Infectious diseases specialist,
HCM.
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Is Gardella Sexually Transmitted?

Hello dear, Thank you for your contact to health care magic. I read and understand your concern. I am Dr Arun Tank answering your concern. Yes, its same as yeast infection but it s caused by bacterial infections. I suggest you to take the medication as provided by the doctor. No its not STD and it will not caused due to sexual intetcourse. But it is better if you can avoid sex during the treatment as it can interfere with the normal flora replacement. Please maintain good hygiene locally as it can be equally help full as treating with antibiotics. I will be happy to answer your further concern on bit.ly/DrArun. Thank you, Dr Arun Tank Infectious diseases specialist, HCM.