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Please tell me, could i see a regular doctor for a yeast/bacterial infection?

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Are you a male or: Female? Many general physicians treat vaginal or penile yeast infections. If you have a vaginal infection - just make sure that your physician deals with gynecological issues in his/her practice. Take care.

Dr Parvez agreed

Answered 3/14/2014

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Yes: A general practitioner should be comfortable managing this.

Dr Rivera-Godreau and another doctor agreed

Answered 5/4/2014

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