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Can Taking Antibiotics For Bacteria Vaginosis Cause A Yeast Infection?

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Question : Can taking antibiotics for bv cause a yeast infection?
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Answered by Dr. Sree Gouri SR (17 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
Yes, sometimes

Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Thanks for the query.
I understand your concern.
Sometimes antibiotics used to treat the vaginal infection can alter the local bacterial flora.
This bacterial flora acts as a protective mechanism towards local infection.
Alteration of this flora and decreased immunity due to antibiotics can lead to yeast infection sometimes.
Take care.
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Can Taking Antibiotics For Bacteria Vaginosis Cause A Yeast Infection?

Brief Answer: Yes, sometimes Detailed Answer: Hi, Thanks for the query. I understand your concern. Sometimes antibiotics used to treat the vaginal infection can alter the local bacterial flora. This bacterial flora acts as a protective mechanism towards local infection. Alteration of this flora and decreased immunity due to antibiotics can lead to yeast infection sometimes. Take care.