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Re: 29 weeks pregnany, question about yeast infection

From: Lynn D. Montgomery, MD (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Wed, 7 Nov 2001 13:28:58 -0600 (CST)

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At Wed, 7 Nov 2001, Kristin wrote: >
>I think I might have a yeast infection, although it is mild to one I
>know for sure was one (diagnosed by OB). My question is - it seems to
>have "traveled" up in the flap under my large pregnant belly, there is
>like a scaley itchy rash in the skin. Is this yeast? Is it possible to
>get it in skin??
>
>Weird!
>
>Thank you,
>Kristin

Kristin, It is certainly possible to get a cutaneous yeast infection, particularly under a skin fold where it is moist and warm. This can be treated quite easily with a anti-fungal cream from your physician... Lynn

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Lynn D. Montgomery, MD
Director, Maternal-Fetal Medicine
Rocky Mountain Perinatal Center
Missoula, Montana

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