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What role does antibiotic have in yeast infections of the urinary tract?
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∙ 9y ago
Antibiotic treatment for bacterial infections can produce yeast infections. Yeast infections due to antibiotic treatment are caused by the destruction of good and bad bacteria, and disrupts the vaginal flora.
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∙ 14y agoThe antibiotic changes the natural flora of the vaginal canal, which results in a candida infection........or yeast infection. It helps when taking oral antibiotics, to eat yogurt or take acidophyllis, a natural anti-yeast element.
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∙ 14y agoYes
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Can dog yeast infection transfer to human?
There is no such thing as a urinary yeast infection, but your dog can get a urinary tract infection. As for yeast infections, I'm not sure.
Does doxycycline cure yeast infections?
No. Penicillin is an antibiotic and yeast aren't sensible to antibiotics. I think that she meant to say yeast is not Sensitive to antibiotics... not sensible... Antibiotics can actually make a yeast infection worse related to killing off the use bacteria in the vaginal canal (normal flora)
What is smz tmp ds 800-160 tab used for?
Urinary track infection urinary "tract" infection, among other types of skin infections such as staph, yeast etc its basically a very strong antibiotic that covers a wide range of bacteria.
What is smz tmp ds 800 160 tab used for?
Urinary track infection urinary "tract" infection, among other types of skin infections such as staph, yeast etc its basically a very strong antibiotic that covers a wide range of bacteria.
What causes your vaginal area to burn?
Cuts inside or on the vagina, urinary tract infections(very common with women), STDs, yeast infection, BV(Bacterial Vaginosis)
Can medications cause urinary tract infections?
Yes. Some medications can and will cause UTI or even in some cases Yeast Infections. Talk to your doctor before taking or continuing any medication you deem questionable.
Does biaxin cause yeast infections?
Biaxin, as well as other antibiotics, can cause yeast infections. This occurs when the antibiotic eliminates the "normal" or good bacteria.
Can azithromycin cure yeast infections?
No, in fact, some antibiotics can potentially cause a yeast infection. Yeast infections are caused by yeast and not bacteria. Azithromycin is an antibiotic that acts on bacteria. BV or bacterial vaginosis is like a yeast infection, and it is treated with an antibiotic, but a different one.
Can you have a urinary tract infection and a yeast infection at the same time?
Yes, you can, because the UTI is caused by a bacteria, and the yeast infection is caused by a strain of yeast.
Can you get urinary tract infections from being pregnant?
Yes it is possible. Some women have a lot of yeast infections during pregnancy while others can have a lot of UTIs. Usually thought UTIs are present during the third trimester, not the first. Do a pregnancy test and treat the UTI.
What can occur after long-term antibiotic therapy?
after long-term antibiotic therapy, patients can become more susceptible to yeast infections
How can you prevent urinary tract infections and yeast infections?
Generally, if you practice good vagina health--clean underwear with a cotton, breathable crotch, showers rather than baths, no use of douches or perfumed hygiene sprays--yeast infections don't happen or are a rarity. If you have one, visit your doctor for a prescription to clear it for once and for all. If you are sexually active, make sure that your partner is not the one passing on the infection to you--ask him to wash up before getting down to business.
