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Can any doc explain if yeast infections go away quickly following treatment?

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Dr. Axel Martinez-Irizarry answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

Depends on tx: Some treatment more effective than others, it may take 3-5 days to see improvement. Oral antifungal medications might be more effective than creams for some.

Answered 11/1/2016

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