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My doctor told me i got a vaginal infection from being on antibiotics this past month.... do i have a yeast infection or bacterial vaginosis?

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Dr. Diane Minich answered

Most likely yeast: Yeast infection commonly occurs after antibiotics.

Dr Fowler and another doctor agreed

Answered 12/28/2013

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A member asked:

My doctor told me i got a vaginal infection from being on antibiotics this past month.... do i have a yeast infection or bacterial vaginosis?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Diane Minich answered

Dr Fowler and another doctor agreed

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