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If A Man Performs Oral Sex On A Woman With
Question: If a man performs oral sex on a woman with bacterial vaginitis will the man need to take an antibiotic? Will the bacteria have any type of negative impact on the man? Will the man carry the bacteria in his mouth ? Will the man be able to pass the bacteria to anything or anyone that comes in contact with his mouth?
Brief Answer:
Regarding bacterial vaginosis
Detailed Answer:
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Bacterial vaginosis affects vagina and is due to local alteration of normal vaginal flora which gets outnumbered with anaerobic bacteria. It doesn't affect oral mucosa and is not transmittable like an STD or through droplet infection.
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Regarding bacterial vaginosis
Detailed Answer:
Hello and welcome to ask a doctor service. I have gone through your query and noted your concern.
Bacterial vaginosis affects vagina and is due to local alteration of normal vaginal flora which gets outnumbered with anaerobic bacteria. It doesn't affect oral mucosa and is not transmittable like an STD or through droplet infection.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if you need any more assistance.
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