Besides prescribing antimicrobial therapy, patients with bacterial vaginosis require education regarding the fact that:
1. The most recent partners in the past 60 days should also be treated.
2. Alcohol should not be consumed during and for 1 day after metronidazole is taken.
3. Condoms should be used during intercourse if intravaginal clindamycin cream is used.
4. Co-treatment for chlamydia is necessary.
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