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A member asked:

I am experiencing penile discharge and i have a yeast infection. i believe that it is caused from using my acne medication which is a antibiotic. ?

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Dr. John Chiu answered

Unlikely: Although yeast infection often occurs among females after abx use, it usually does not affect males . I suspect that you have prostatitis or a STD. See doctor.

Dr Hegab and 2 doctors agreed

Answered 2/24/2018

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