Herpes or yeast infection? external genitals very sore... Posted: 04-06-07 13:58pm
I have taken medication 3x and now have
extreme itching and white discharge.
I am very raw and irritated on external
genitals and I now have three sores, but
they are not oozing and they are in the
area that I have "clawed at". I am
wondering if I have possible now have a
yeast infection which I have never had
before or could this something much worse
like Herpes.
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Sexual Health - Women Answer A2596 Posted: 04-20-07 04:21am
Flagyl (metronidazole) is used for
treating genital infections with anaerobe
bacteria or the parasite Trichomonas.
Sores are not typical for yeast infections
but can be found in herpes infections. You
SHOULD visit your gynecologist. A vaginal
examination and microbiological smear from
the vagina are the recommended protocol
for identifying the cause of the possible
infection. A PAP-test can be also done.
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