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Please, tell me. I have bacterial vaginosis. Is it STD? Could I get it because of weak immune system, or only from a man? Is it easy to treat?
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Thank you for your inquiry This infection can be transmitted sexually; it is not likely to be linked to a weak immune system (it happens to completely healthy women) and it is relatively straightforward to treat (best to see your physician early to reduce the risk of later pelvic inflammatory disease).
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