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Can a bladder infection spread and become a vaginal infection? i've had all the symptoms of a bladder infection and now i'm starting to have discharge

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Dr. David Cohen answered

No: A bladder infection will not become a vaginal infection. However, antibiotics used to treat bladder infections can cause a candida 9 yeast ) infection of the vagina.

Answered 9/28/2016

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A member asked:

Can a bladder infection spread and become a vaginal infection? i've had all the symptoms of a bladder infection and now i'm starting to have discharge

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. David Cohen answered

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