Which of the Following Statements Concerning Bacterial Vaginosis Is FALSE

question 22

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements concerning bacterial vaginosis is FALSE?

• A)There is little or no proven benefit in treating male sex partners of women diagnosed with BV.
• B)BV is always sexually transmitted.
• C)BV can be successfully treated through intravaginal application of topical metronidazole gel or clindamycin cream .
• D)BV can cause inflammation of the glans and the foreskin of the penis in males.

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