A member asked:

Does bacterial balanitis look different than fungal? if doctor did exam would see difference or would swab need to be taken ?

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Yes but same effects: causative organisms different , follow your doctor advise and medication. Most of the time cause is poor hygiene , not cleaning the ares ,phimosis ( unable to retract fore skin to keep clean ) some times on set of diabetes present as balanitis . Some times circumcision may be needed

Answered 11/19/2015

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