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I recently got a bad yeast infection days after sex. a 3day treatment helped but it did not go away. is this normal? will diflucan (fluconazole) help get rid of it?

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Dr. Willam Lau
Dr. Willam Lauanswered
Infectious Disease 11 years experience
Maybe: You should see your doctor. You can get a yeast infection, but it should clear up with medication such as diflucan, (fluconazole) but you may have a medical problem (e.g. Diabetes) that may prevent a rapid recovery.
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