Sexually Transmitted Infections and Vulvovaginitis - handout

Treatment failure: make sure partner treated and retreat with 2G po flagyl qd x 3-5 days. If resistant trich on culture, treat with metronidazole 500 mg qid for 5-14 days . Other points about trichomonas: Vaginal pH >4.5 (helps distinguish from candidiasis) Spermicides reduce transmission ................
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