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A member asked:

20yr old f with thrush for the 3d time this yr. i'm been on hcq for sle w/o organ damage for yrs. do i need to discuss w/ rheum stronger meds ?

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Dr. Jovita Anyanwu answered

Yes: Some people may need to be on daily prophylaxis for yeast infection due to their suppressed immune status

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Answered 9/16/2017

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