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Recurrent Disease Should Be Treated More Aggressively.(vaginal yeast infection)

Women's Health Weekly

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2001 JUL 12 - (NewsRx Network) -- Women who suffer recurrent vaginal yeast infection should use more prolonged courses of antifungal treatment initially to increase the chances of complete eradication of the yeast, according to a study.

The data were published in the journal Sexually Transmitted Infections and were based on a study of over 120 women attending a genitourinary clinic with signs and symptoms of vaginal yeast infection.

Swabs were taken from each woman, together with a sterile vaginal wash. Antifungal treatment was also given and the women were asked to return after one, four, and 12 weeks, or if their symptoms recurred.

A total of 47 women completed the study, either returning for four visits or suffering a recurrence during ...

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