WOMENS-HEALTH Messages for November, 1999: Re: absolutely terrified

Re: absolutely terrified

From: Harvey S. Marchbein, M.D. (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Thu, 18 Nov 1999 20:58:09 -0600 (CST)

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At Wed, 17 Nov 1999, Susan wrote: >
>My sister in law has thrush. SHe's been tested for HIV numerous times
>when pregnant with the mandatory bloodwork but from all the information
>on the internet, it seems that thrush is an indicator for HIV or even
>cancer. We're both a bit panicked. She had a lot of colds this summer
>and took antibiotics - that was when she first noticed the patches and
>asked her GP about them. He treated her with some oral medication and
>it seemed to go away for awhile, but then she got another cold and the
>thrush seemed to come right back and isn't going away. Should she be
>very concerned or was the thrush never totally extinguished the first
>time? From our combined search, it also seems that women that take birth
>control pills have a few problems with this?
>
>We appreciate any and all the information you have on this!!
>
>Thanks so much!
>Susan
>
>Oh - and her bloodwork seems okay but we're not sure what would be
>detected there.
>
>--
>Susan
>

Since thrush is oral yeast, this isn't necessarily the best site for your concerns, but, yeast after antibiotics is very common and can keep popping up for a while.

--
Harvey S. Marchbein, M.D. FACOG, FACS
Great Neck, New York

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