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Can vaginal yeast infection spread to anus?

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YES IT CAN: Yes it is possible as yeast can spread anywhere it is moist and dark including anus, but not that common.

Answered 9/4/2019

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A member asked:

Can vaginal yeast infection spread to anus?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Yash Khanna answered

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