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I had high vaginal swab test result is minimal candida species. do i need to take medicines? what does it mean? thanks
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Cannot diagnose: Do not know what your symptoms are and why you had this swab performed. Please call and ask the doctor who did this for their interpretation and recommendation.
Answered 9/29/2016
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Yes you need : Treatment otherwise you'll be passing the infection to your partner. Take care!
Answered 12/10/2013
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