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Had A Yeast Infection On My Penis. Getting Worse. Advised Clotrimazole Cream. Had Unprotected Sex 7yrs Ago. HIV?

Im 26 yr old male, i had a yeast infection on my penis last yr and (being scared of going docs) i left it a long time to get checked & it got worse. I finally went doctor, he gave clotrimazole cream that cleared it up. But unfortunately i recently started looking at internet health sites and seen the word HIV. I panicked and now panick at every mouth ulcer (iv no other syntoms) I had unprotected sex 7yrs ago, could this be connected? Im a worrier.
Tue, 13 Aug 2013
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Diabetologist,  's  Response
Dear sir/madam

Usually HIV infection causes occasional opportunistic infections such as caused by yeast and fungus, but as you are telling there is history of seven years which is uncommon for a HIV infected patients until their CD 4 counts maintain.

It is better for you to check HIV once and confirm. It may decrease your panic.

Thanks

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Internal Medicine Specialist,  Dr. Akhilesh Dubey's  Response
Hi,
Thanks for using Healthcaremagic,
You seem to have fungal infection in your private part and neglected for long time.
This is good you have consulted doctor and started treatment with antifungal medicines infection should clear off but remember this treatment must continue for long time as advised by your physician 2 to 3 week.

Keep the area clean and dry as moisture attracts fungal infection.
Regarding unprotected sex in past you should get test HIV once a negative test would relieve anxiety. Please practice safe sex in future.

Hope this helps.
Take care.
Good Luck.
Dr.Akhilesh Dubey M.D.
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Had A Yeast Infection On My Penis. Getting Worse. Advised Clotrimazole Cream. Had Unprotected Sex 7yrs Ago. HIV?

Dear sir/madam Usually HIV infection causes occasional opportunistic infections such as caused by yeast and fungus, but as you are telling there is history of seven years which is uncommon for a HIV infected patients until their CD 4 counts maintain. It is better for you to check HIV once and confirm. It may decrease your panic. Thanks