Metronidazole is a man-made drug that is effective against certain bacteria and parasites (protozoa). It is used for treating vaginal infections with protozoa such as Trichomonas vaginalis, ameba, and giardia and is also effective against anaerobic bacterial infections (anaerobic bacteria are a type of bacteria that grow without oxygen).

Metronidazole is also used in the treament of the dermatological condition rosacea.

 

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