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Could Yellow Discharge From Penis Be Due To Yeast Infection And What Are The Treatments Required?
I have a yellow discharge from my penis that started about a week after being sexually involved with my partner. When I noticed it I confronted my partner who admitted to having a yeast infection at the time. could she have passed it on to me? and what do I do?
Wed, 12 Feb 2014
Hello,
Welcome to HCM,
Fungal infection is not considered as sexually transmitted disease, because it is a normal pathogen in the genitals when ever there is a favorable environment it gets activated and produces his symptoms.
If your partner is having the fungal infection it will create the favorable environment and may produce the symptoms.In case of fungal infection both the partners should take oral antifungal tablet and also apply anti fungal cream on the genitals.
Thank you.
Welcome to HCM,
Fungal infection is not considered as sexually transmitted disease, because it is a normal pathogen in the genitals when ever there is a favorable environment it gets activated and produces his symptoms.
If your partner is having the fungal infection it will create the favorable environment and may produce the symptoms.In case of fungal infection both the partners should take oral antifungal tablet and also apply anti fungal cream on the genitals.
Thank you.
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