A vaginal yeast infection (vaginal candidiasis) is caused by an overgrowth of a fungus (Candida albicans) that naturally lives in your vagina. This overgrowth triggers irritation, inflammation, itching, and painful discharge. Most women experience a yeast infection sometime during their lifetime. Chlamydia on the other hand is a sexually transmitted disease caused by the bacteria Chlamydia trachomatis. It can infect both men and women. Women can get chlamydia in the cervix, rectum, or throat. Men can get chlamydia inside the penis (urethra), the rectum, or the throat. The recommended treatment for chlamydia is doxycycline which is taken for 7 days. The other treatment is azithromycin, a single-dose antibiotic that is more than 95% effective in treating chlamydia. Also See: Can You Get Chlamydia From a Toilet
Can Chlamydia Treatment Cause Yeast infection
Medication, health conditions, and lifestyle factors can all cause a yeast infection. A common side effect of Azithromycin, one of the drugs used in Chlamydia treatment is a yeast infection. Occasionally, you might get a rash as a side effect of doxycycline if you are exposed to too much light. It is possible for a woman to transmit a yeast infection to a male sex partner, even though yeast infection is not considered to be a true sexually-transmitted disease because it can occur in women who are not sexually active. Keeping your vaginal area dry and avoiding irritating chemicals can help prevent yeast infections in women. Also, See; Can You Get Chlamydia From Kissing
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