WOMENS-HEALTH Messages for February, 1998: Re: Bacterial infection, cephalosporin and yeast infection?

Re: Bacterial infection, cephalosporin and yeast infection?

From: Harvey S. Marchbein, M.D. (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Fri, 27 Feb 1998 15:39:47 -0600 (CST)

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At Fri, 27 Feb 1998, Mary wrote: >
>My DH brought home the most recent sickness from his workplace and,
>being the loving guy that he is, decided to share it with me. We
>visited our PCP yesterday and were diagnosed with a bacterial infection
>and given ceftin (250mg 2X/day for me since I am pregnant). I noticed
>that "vaginal irritation or discharge" is listed as a possible side
>effect.
>
>Questions:
>
>1) Is this referring to a yeast infection?

Cephalosporins (of which Ceftin is one) can increase the likihood of a yeast infection.

>2) If so (and I've never had a yeast infection before - knock on wood)
>are there any foods/drinks that I should consume/NOT consume to lessen
>the chance of getting a yeast infection?

Many use acidophillus (OTC) as a preventative. There is no contraindication is pregnancy.

> I am 37 weeks and would like to
>do anything I can to avoid any problems in the upcoming weeks.
>
>Thanks for your time,
>
>Mary

Mary,

We're waiting impatiently for this kid!

--
Harvey S. Marchbein, M.D. FACOG
OBGYN.net U.S. Representative, New York
Great Neck, New York
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