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Does vaginsl yeast infection transit from me to my partner? is it dangerous? when i'm cured, will it reoccur again? how can i prevent it? thanks

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Yeast: Yeast infection s mainly asymptomatic for most, other than itching. Just get over the counter yeast meds, and f/u with ob/gyn if it doesn't go away.

Answered 9/29/2016

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A member asked:

Does vaginsl yeast infection transit from me to my partner? is it dangerous? when i'm cured, will it reoccur again? how can i prevent it? thanks

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Richard Ruth answered

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