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What's the difference between a bacterial or yeast infection?
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Different causes: As you pointed out, there is a difference as these are two different types of organisms. Therefore, treatment of bacteria requires antibiotics, while yeast requires treatment with anti-yeast products.
Answered 2/25/2013
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