Is There Anything Serious When Diagnosed With Vaginal Infection And Given AF Kit?
Question: Hi
Today I had my PAP Smear test done and the doctor recommended me to take AF kit because of vaginal infection.Is there anything to worry about this infection or is it a normal infection?anything serious?
Brief Answer:
There may not be any serious problem
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Thanks for the query.
AF kit contains flucanazole, azythromycin and ornidazole.
This helps in treating fungal, aerobic and anaerobic infections.
By taking these tablets, course can be completed in one day.
There may not be any major problem, for general infections also this tablets can be prescribed.
Both partners to be treated simultaneously to prevent future cross infections.
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Take care.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
Hi
Thanks for the answer.what is the course of this kit?it has to be taken for how long?I hope there are no serious issues or complications.Is it normal thing to have fungal infection in vagina?or is it because of sex?
Brief Answer:
Your doctor's prescription to be followed
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Usually in the kit, we advise to take
flucanazole in the morning, azythromycin in the afternoon and two tablets of ornidazole in the night.
You have to follow your doctor's advice.
One day course is enough usually.
Fungal infection can occur due to intercourse, skin to skin contact, usage of antibiotics leading to flaring up of fungi etc.
There may not be any major problem.
Hopefully with these tablets your infection will get cured.
Take care.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
Hi,
Thanks for answering the above query.are there any side effects of this Kit if taken?
Brief Answer:
Minor side effects
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Minor side effects like nausea, bloating sensation, gastritis etc can occur.
But usually these will subside soon without need of medication.
Better to take the tablets after taking food.
This can decrease the side effects to some extent.
Take care.
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar