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Recurrent yeast infection for 7 months. used rounds of diflucan and terazol cream. didnt work. boric acid for 6 days didnt work. no stds or diabetes. took antibiotics previously. why is the infection not clearing?

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Dr. Hunter Handsfield answered

Specializes in Infectious Disease

Resistant candida?: First, the diagnosis should be confirmed by an expert -- ideallly by a gynecologist who specializes in infections (just in case it's not yeast). Second, up to 10% of vaginal yeast infections are due to non-albicans Candida (e.g. C. glabrata), which often are resistant to all "azole" drugs, including fluconazole (Diflucan) and terconazole (Terzol). You might need micafungin or a related treatment.

Answered 8/9/2020

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