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How can i prevent a yeast infection while and after taking antibiotics ?

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Dr. Khayriyyah Chandler answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

Probiotics: Probiotics are good bacteria, and can be taken in capsule form. They are omnipresent in food stores, health food stores. You can also eat yogurts but that has lots of sugar typically, unless you like plain yogurt.

Dr Sumner agreed

Answered 6/3/2018

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