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Can you please tell me if it's possible you can develop yeast infection while taking antibiotics?

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Yes: Yeast infections are due to a fungus called candida which is normally found in the vagina. However, if there is a lack of healthy vaginal bacteria it can lead to overgrowth of yeast. One cause of overgrowth is antibiotics.

Answered 5/30/2013

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