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What is the infection called when a woman has a vaginal yeast infection, what causes this and what is the best treatment.?

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Monilia most common!: Moniliosus is the name. Other fungi may cause this too. Best treatment: Diflucan (fluconazole) 200mg x 2 days.

Answered 6/25/2014

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A member asked:

What is the infection called when a woman has a vaginal yeast infection, what causes this and what is the best treatment.?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Thomas Namey answered

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