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Is Recurring Yeast Infection A Symptom Of HIV?
I have a lot of yeast infections. I don't believe when I treat them each time are they being completely treated such as vaginal creams. I rarely have sexual intercourse. I'm not even sexual active now-haven't been almost a year. I do know when I eat certain foods trigger the yeast infections. I have to wear liners all the time because of continuance discharge. I had sample of the discharge in the past, even recommended being tested for PID. The tests always come back negative. Is this a symptom of HIV?
Wed, 20 Aug 2014
HI
Thanks for posting your query .
Yes recurrent Fungal Infections is seen in HIV patients . But it doesn't mean people with recurrent Fungal ( yeast ) infections have HIV .
Other causes are :
1. Improperly or inadequately treated Yeast Infection .
2. Yeast infection with secondary bacterial infection .
3. Diabetes .
4. Other Immuno compromised state .
I advise you get Bacterial and fungal culture of your discharge and revert back with report . Also get tested for Diabetes .
Thanks for posting your query .
Yes recurrent Fungal Infections is seen in HIV patients . But it doesn't mean people with recurrent Fungal ( yeast ) infections have HIV .
Other causes are :
1. Improperly or inadequately treated Yeast Infection .
2. Yeast infection with secondary bacterial infection .
3. Diabetes .
4. Other Immuno compromised state .
I advise you get Bacterial and fungal culture of your discharge and revert back with report . Also get tested for Diabetes .
I find this answer helpful
Hi
Thanks for posting your query.
Yes recurrent yeast infection is seen in HIV infection. But it doesn't mean that any person having recurrent yeast infection has HIV.
Other causes of recurrent yeast infection is Diabetes Improperly treatment of initial yeast infection or other immunocompromised state.
I advise you to consult a gynecologist and proper treatment for yeast infection. You can ask to do fung
Thanks for posting your query.
Yes recurrent yeast infection is seen in HIV infection. But it doesn't mean that any person having recurrent yeast infection has HIV.
Other causes of recurrent yeast infection is Diabetes Improperly treatment of initial yeast infection or other immunocompromised state.
I advise you to consult a gynecologist and proper treatment for yeast infection. You can ask to do fung
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