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If my partner had a yeast infection, would that cause me to get herpes?

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Dr. Victor Nwanguma answered

Specializes in Infectious Disease

No: Yeast and herpes are different types of infections cause by two different germs. If you have herpes from your partner, your partner likely has herpes as well. ---> You get herpes from another person with herpes.

Dr Rhoads agreed

Answered 10/18/2015

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