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Doctors are not exactly sure why bacterial vaginosis develops. Because it occurs more commonly in people who are sexually active, bacterial vaginosis is considered by some to be sexually transmitted. However, bacterial vaginosis also occurs in people who either are not sexually active or have been in long-term relationships with just one person.
In some women, bacterial vaginosis continues to return after treatment. Scientists don't understand why this happens. In some cases,...
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