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I was treated with 150 mg fluconazole one a day for 5 days, when should i retest for candida?

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Dr. Vicken Poochikian answered

Don't need: You may need to be checked again if your symptoms persist.Usually 5 days of Fluconazole should treat most candida infections, unless it's non responsive or you had something else.

Answered 6/25/2014

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A member asked:

I was treated with 150 mg fluconazole one a day for 5 days, when should i retest for candida?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Vicken Poochikian answered

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