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A 24-year-old female asked:
Culture test detected candida glabrata in my vagina yeast infection sample. is this why my body hasnt been responding to treatments such as fluconazole oral pills and metronidazole vagina pessaries? how can i treat this? suffering for 3 months?
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Dr. Hunter Handsfieldanswered
Infectious Disease 55 years experience
Yes, this probably is why treatment hasn't been effective. C. glabrata is often resistant to all "azole" drugs. Alternate drugs likely to be effective include nystatin and the group of anti-fungal antibiotics called echinocandins, such as micofungin, caspofungin, and others. Seek consultation from an infectious diseases or STI expert; there are world-class experts in Singapore. Good luck.
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Answered Oct 05, 2021
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A 24-year-old female asked:
3 months Vagina yeast infection. Havent been reacting to fluconazole. No diabetes/STD. PAP smear normal. Not sexually active. What is the name of the candidas type that is resistant to azole medications? And what other treatment options to help me?
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you need a good Gyn evaluation.
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Answered Sep 29, 2021
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