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Does yeast infection (vaginal) spread through saliva?

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Dr. Robert Devin answered

Specializes in Dentistry

Yes it can: Yeast are very tough microbes. Any contact will spread this. Sailva is an excellent media for yeast to live. Any yeast infections can survive very well in the mouth. Be careful seek medical attention for you and any one contaminated.

Answered 4/24/2015

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