can penicillan cause a yeast infection?
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Yes, as well as any antibiotic that will kill of the natural bacteria in your vagina.\n\nIf you develop any signs of yeast infection (itching, cheesy white discharge) tell your physician right away. He/she will probably recommend Monistat over the counter or a generic equivalent. Yes, you can go ahead and get it from the drug store and not consult your doctor, but it is in you best interest to keep him/her abreast of any changes in your health.
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bacterial vaginosis is an infection created by a bacteria and a yeast infection is a fungal infection, a way to combat yeast infections while on antibiotics is to eat lots of yogart and take probiotics.  \nTo clear your BV you cannot have any sexual activity while on the antibiotics and your partner should be checked and treated as well.
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Adverse drug reactions\nCommon adverse drug reactions (ADRs) for the penicillins include: diarrhea, nausea, rash, urticaria, superinfection (including candidiasis). (Rossi, 2004)\n\nInfrequent ADRs include: fever, vomiting, erythema, dermatitis, angioedema, pseudomembranous colitis. (Rossi, 2004)\n\nPain and inflammation at the injection site is also common for parenterally-administered benzathine penicillin, benzylpenicillin, and to a lesser extent procaine penicillin.\n\nAllergy/hypersensitivity\nAllergic reactions to any β-lactam antibiotic may occur in up to 10% of patients receiving that agent. Anaphylaxis will occur in approximately 0.01% of patients. (Rossi, 2004) There is perhaps a 5-10% cross-sensitivity between penicillin-derivatives, cephalosporins and carbapenems; but this figure has been challenged by various investigators.\n\nNevertheless, the risk of cross-reactivity is sufficient to warrant the contraindication of all β-lactam antibiotics in patients with a history of severe allergic reactions (urticaria, anaphylaxis, interstitial nephritis) to any β-lactam antibiotic.\n\nHope I helped! ;)\nxxx
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Penicillin must be taken until the pills run out. The reason is that we can suffer a relapse of the disease if the treatment is ended early. The bug comes back because not all of it is killed off when our symptoms cease. The reason why this happens is that penicillin only kills bacteria when they are dividing. It messes up cell wall production needed when the cells split into two. The antibiotic does not affect bacteria if they are resting. We can kill off most of the disease bacteia then cease treatment and the few remaining cells can start growing and reproducing again. Penecillin does not affect psylocin nor psilocybin that are found in many magic mushrooms. They are very different molecules.\nDoc. Dan.
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Well if you are already showing signs and symptoms, than of course the doctors can tell!  As for a yeast infection -possibly but they always say it is something else if your discharge is discolored and if there is a foul smell.  A yeast infection discharge tends to look like cottage cheese and has no odor.  Many STD's or infection can be cured with antibiotics, but some cannot.  Get checked ASAP!  I've never had that happen personally but I had an allergic reaction to some spermicide once it scared me half to death -so go get checked out!  You won't quit freaking out until you do!
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Don't know. They help for UTI's, but that's not the same thing. Try Monistat for the yeast infection.
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I am like yeast infection prone. Usually you will get an increase in discharge and you might feel a little raw down there. Then the discharge will get really thick and sorta look like cottage cheese. Yeah I know its gross! It will itch soooo bad that you just wanna take a brush down there and go at it. I wouldnt recomend doing that though. There are many reasons woman get yeast infections. Some antibiotics can cause them. You can also get them from too much sex and not rinsing soap off very well. The best thing you can do is go to the drug store and get Monistat one day. Its more expensive than the 7 or 3 day one but it will clear it up a lot faster. Also, for the itching you could use Vagisil. Personally, I am allergic to it but it is suppose to help with the itch. If it feels like it burns when you put it on dont use it. Keep everything clean and dont itch because it will cause infection to get worse and you can cause a skin infection as well. If all of this doesnt work for you, you can call your dr and he will perscribe you a nasty tasting pill. I hope I could help.
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Antibiotics - Can kill the good bacteria allowing yeast to take over.  If your taking antibiotics eating yogurt can help.  \nClothing - Always wear lose fitting cotton underwear.\nChemicals - Douches and even some perfumed toilet papers are irritants.\nDiet - Some people feel that cutting down on foods that contain yeast helps lessen the intensity or frequency of yeast infections.  People with uncontrolled diabetes are more prone to infection. \nSexual Transmission - Yeast infections can be transmitted between people by direct contact.  \nHormones - Pregnant women are particularly prone to yeast infections. Many women taking contraceptive pills experience regular yeast infections as their hormone levels fluctuate.\nYeast infections are treated with antifungal drugs, such as clotrimazole or miconazole. There are creams and tablets used in the vagina, skin ointments, and pills. \n\nAntifungal drugs usually work well to treat a vaginal yeast infection. But infections that do not respond to treatment are becoming more common. Taking antifungal drugs when they are not needed can help make yeast resistant to the drugs. For this reason, you should not use antifungal drugs unless you are sure that you have a yeast infection. \n\nIf you are sure that you have a yeast infection, you can buy over-the-counter products to treat the infection. Be sure to follow the directions for using the product. If you are not sure whether you have a yeast infection or another type of infection or problem, you should see your health care provider. You should also see your health care provider if you have recurring yeast infections.
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Yeast can cause some pain.
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(m)\n\nMolds help to make cheese, fertilize gardens, and speed decaying of garbage and fallen leaves.  Penicillin is made from molds.  Molds can also provoke allergic reactions, however.  Molds spores are carried by the wind and predominate in the summer and early fall.  They thrive year round in warm climates.  Cutting grass, harvesting crops, or walking through tall vegetation can provoke an allergic reaction.  People who repair old furniture are also at risk because old wood often harbors mold spores
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Penicillin affects the cell wall of prokaryotes.  Human cells are eukaryotes and do not have cell walls.  Actually, penicillin affects the prokaryote's ability to form the peptidoglycans that make up their cell walls.  Eukaryotic cells (human and any other animal cells) don't contain peptidoglycans.
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100% untrue.  While exposure to a male yeast infection can be a cause for women, yeast infections can also be caused by pregnancy (higher estrogen levels), taking antibiotics, diabetes, excess exposure to moisture (wearing a wet bathing suit too long), or several other factors.
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Candida albicans is a widespread organism with worldwide distribution. It is normally found in small amounts in the vagina , the mouth, the digestive tract, and on the skin without causing disease or symptoms (approximately 25% of women without disease symptoms have this organism present).\n\nSymptoms appear when the balance between the normal microorganisms of the vagina is lost, and the Candida albicans population becomes larger in relation to the other microorganism populations.\n\nThis happens when the environment (the vagina) has certain favorable conditions that allow growth and nourishment of Candida albicans . An environment that makes it difficult for the other microorganisms to survive may also cause an imbalance and lead to a yeast infection.\n\nYeast infection may follow a course of antibiotics (particularly tetracycline) that were prescribed for another purpose. The antibiotics change the normal balance between organisms in the vagina by suppressing the growth of protective bacteria that normally have an antifungal effect.\n\nInfection is common among women who use estrogen-containing birth control pills and among women who are pregnant. This is due to the increased level of estrogen in the body. The increased hormone level causes changes in the vaginal environment that make it perfect for fungal growth and nourishment.\n\nYeast infections may also occur in association with diabetes or problems that affect the immune system (such as AIDS or HIV).\n\nVaginal candidiasis is not considered a sexually transmitted disease. However, 12% to 15% of men will develop symptoms such as itching and penile rash following sexual contact with an infected partner.\n\nClose attention should be paid to episodes of vaginal candidiasis. Repeat infections that occur immediately following therapy, or a persistent yeast infection that does not respond to therapy, may be the first or, at least, an early sign that an individual is infected with HIV.\n\nBoth males and females with HIV infection who have developed AIDS may be subject to disseminated infection with candida, including oral candidiasis (in the mouth), esophageal candidiasis (in the esophagus), and cutaneous candidiasis (on the skin).\n\nHope this helps
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No, you need to use all of the medication as directed. Your symptoms can disappear before your infection is completely treated. If you stop using the medication now, the yeast infection could recur.
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Just from what you posted, it sounds like a yeast infection.\n\nHave you been on antibiotics lately? They can give you a yeast infection. \n\nYou can get a yeast infection for a lot of reasons. Too tight clothes, antiobiotics, etc. \n\nIf you are the only person who has been down there (and I mean hands, too), then I would go to a drugstore and get some OTC medicine.
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As a Gynecologist, I would advise you seek counsel from your PCP or a local speacialist. Restrict any procrastination.\n\nVaginal yeast infections are caused by a fungus called Candida albicans. Yeast are tiny organisms that normally live in small numbers on the skin and inside the vagina. The acidic environment of the vagina helps keep yeast from growing. If the vagina becomes less acidic, too many yeast can grow and cause a vaginal infection.\n\nThe acidic balance of the vagina can be changed by your period (menstruation), pregnancy, diabetes, some antibiotics, birth control pills and steroids. Moisture and irritation of the vagina also seem to encourage yeast to grow.\n\nYeast infections can be very uncomfortable, but are usually not serious. Symptoms include the following:\n\nItching and burning in the vagina and around the vulva (the skin that surrounds your vagina) \nA white vaginal discharge that may look like cottage cheese \nPain during sexual intercourse \nSwelling of the vulva \nYeast infections are so common that 3/4 of women will have one at some time in their lives. Half of all women have more than one infection in their lives. If you have symptoms of a yeast infection, your doctor will probably want to talk to you about your symptoms and examine you to make sure a yeast infection is the cause.\n\nYeast infections are usually treated with medicine that you put into your vagina. This medicine may be a cream that you insert in your vagina with a special applicator, or it may be a suppository that you put into your vagina and allow to dissolve on its own. Medicine in a cream form can also be put on your vulva to help relieve itching. Medicine in a pill form that you take by mouth is also available.\n\nHere are some things you can do to help prevent another yeast infection:\n\nDon't wear tight-fitting or synthetic-fiber clothes. \nWear cotton panties. \nDon't wear pantyhose or leotards every day. \nUse your blow dryer on a low, cool setting to help dry your genital area after you bathe or shower and before getting dressed. \nWipe from front to back after using the toilet. This may help prevent the bacteria that normally live in your rectum from getting into your vagina. \nChange out of wet swimsuits or other damp clothes as soon as you can. \nDon't douche or use feminine hygiene sprays, deodorant sanitary pads or tampons, or bubble bath, and avoid using colored or perfumed toilet paper. These items seem to affect the balance of acidity of the vagina and can lead to symptoms of a yeast infection.
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candida can reoccure according to certain things such as diet, hormonal changes, or environmental factors. in men, it manifests itself as itching, burning ehrn urinating, or reddening of the penis. u should ask ur gyno if ur boyfriend  needs to take treatment or not.