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Just stopped bactrim (sulfamethoxazole and trimethoprim) for ecoli infection. now have whitish frothy discharge - no itch, smell, redness. is this normal, still infection, or yeast?

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Frothy--not normal: Your description of "frothy" white discharge does not sound normal. Certainly any antibiotic can alter our normal bacterial environment triggering abnormal bodily functions--ever get diarrhea from antibiotic use? This has created a growing interest in probiotic use. However, for now, you should best call your physician's office and inform them of this new development. You may need another test.

Answered 9/16/2013

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Dr. Oscar Novick answered

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Follow up with doc: Sounds like you developed a yeast infection secondary to the antibiotic.Check with your doctor for follow up.

Answered 9/28/2016

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Yeast infection: After use of anti-biotics, yeast infection can happen. If the abx kill off the body's germs that typically keep the body's yeast under control, the yeast go crazy and over-grow. When a person needs to use abx, a yeast inf is often a side effect. Treatment w/monistat over-the-counter is as effective as rxd meds.

Answered 7/28/2013

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