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Lepthothrix
Could someone tell me more about the lepthothrix organism and what I can do to get rid of it? Apparently, lepthothrix organism cells are seen in my pap smear, last time i was sexually active was 2 months back, it was protected before that i had unprotected sex multiple times and my symptoms are greyish-white, think but watery discharge with a chemicalized odour and itchiness, pain before and after urination and this infection has been around for 7 months, 4 sets of medications and it hasn't been erradicated (fas 3 kit & clingen forte (thrice), cansoft, nuforce CD 3, flagyl 400 & lacto bacilli for 14 days) Please tell me more about this organism and what i should do to remove it.
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Leptothrix can be a commensal in the vaginal secretions. It doesn't need treatment usually. But if symptoms are troubling you, it can be treated by Metronidazole orally and Natamycin ointment.
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