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Onset of symptoms of yeast infection started 2 hours after pap smear. possible that i got infected at gynae's clinic through contact at exam table?
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No, not likely: Everybody has yeast in tiny amounts. A problem occurs if one's yeast grows too much and starts causing symptoms (then we call it a yeast infection). Yeast overgrowth or infection probably takes a few days to develop.
Answered 5/2/2019
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Unlikely: The process of taking a PAP smear is unlikely to inoculate you with candida. It may be just the minor trauma of PAP that is causing the symptoms. If the symptoms persist beyond a couple of days, contact your doctor.
Answered 5/2/2019
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