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Difference between first herpes outbreak and yeast infection?

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Yeast vs herpes: Cold sores are painful liquid filled blisters caused by the herpes simplex virus. Symptoms of a yeast infection may include: burning, redness & itching of the vulva; burning with urination & vaginal intercourse & a clumpy, white, vaginal discharge with no odor. Sometimes the discharge isn’t apparent.

Answered 9/14/2017

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