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Recurrent infections
Recurrent infections refers to infections that heal or disappear, and then return again.
Dr. Jeff Livingston reviewed this
24 year experience in Obstetrics and Gynecology
How long it usually lasts:
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A 35-year old asked:
What's the underlying cause of the recurrent infections?
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A 42-year old asked:
I've been getting several recurrent infections and it's starting to effect my work. Why?
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A 35-year old asked:
What kinds of germs can give you recurrent infections?
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A 32-year old female asked:
Had 4 hiv tst in 2yrs, all NEG results Ive had neutopenia since brth having recurrent infections Could HIV tst giv false NEG results b/c im neutopenic?
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A 28-year old female asked:
U/s of thyroid shows nodule. Hypothyroid and have low WBC + recurrent infections, blue feet, fatigue, sob, depression, anxiety. Appt tomorrow. Ideas?
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A 33-year old asked:
Are recurrent infections usually the same virus or same bacteria?
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A 34-year old asked:
If you know anything about recurrent infections, immune deficiency, please help me know why I keep getting vaginitis?
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A 20-year old female asked:
Since yeast infections can come from sex, how many times a week should a woman have sex without worrying about the overgrowth & recurrent infections?
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A female asked:
I am getting recurrent infections, colds, uti, etc also he flu jab makes me ill, I have EDS type 3, is this normal or is there something else going on?
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A 33-year old female asked:
If I used the same shower sponge on my body when I had my last vaginal yeast infection. Should I have changed it to prevent recurrent infection? If I should change it in future should I change right after last dose of yeast infection medication?
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A 20-year old female asked:
My 2 yr old has tubes due to recurrent infections and we believe she may have some hearing loss can they do anything other than surgery again?
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A 22-year old female asked:
Can iron deficiency anemia be the cause of recurrent infections?
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A 50-year old female asked:
My 24 yo son has recurrent infection of lingual tonsils...Strong antibiotics and antacids are all that is offered by docs. Any advice?
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A 60-year old female asked:
End stage kidney disease(pkd). Recurrent infections since apr, 12. Been on levoflox 500 since then.Noticed redness of skin in the leg.Is the drug safe?
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A 20-year old female asked:
My 2 yr old daughter has grade1 microtia of the left ear. She has tubes for recurrent infections but she seems to have hearing loss. Is this possible?
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A 26-year old male asked:
Recurrent infection after shaving near mouth. Like acne and pus. Antibiotics work but it comes back. I have nasal drip due to non allergic rhinitis. ?
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A 33-year old female asked:
Having recurrent fungal ear infections since 2/2021. I go to the ENT every time. Given acetic drops/ ofloxacin/antibios each time. Now I have chronic sinusitis, is this the cause? Can recurrent infections cause complications like meningitis? Scared.?
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A 27-year old female asked:
Reasons for recurrent urine infection?
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A 33-year old asked:
What are the causes of recurrent respiratory infections?
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A 48-year old asked:
What medications can I take for recurrent bladder infections?
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A 37-year old asked:
Why is it that i keep have recurrent yeast infections?
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A 32-year old female asked:
What's the treatment for ureaplasma? And recurrent gardnerella infection?
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A 19-year old female asked:
Is it safe to use spermicides after recurrent urinary infections? How Can I avoid them?
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A 22-year old female asked:
I have been suffering from recurrent yeast infections for 1.5 years. I have tried everything and been tested for everything by 3 gynos. HELP!!
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A 29-year old asked:
Could I have recurrent vaginal infection or just fungus not cleared up?
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A 30-year old asked:
How can seniors avoid recurrent bladder infections?
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A 33-year old asked:
How much probiotic should I take for recurrent yeast infection?
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A 21-year old female asked:
Can the hymen break due to recurrent yeast infections? Yeast infections affect hymen?
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A 32-year old female asked:
How do i treat recurrent viginal infection permanantly (from itching and burning in vigina)?
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A 22-year old male asked:
If a person has recurrent typhoid infections say every year , so can he/she transmit the disease through kissing etc ?
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