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Are Redness, Swelling And Soreness At The Vagina Apart From Clear Or Yellow Discharge A Serious Concern?
Question: red swolen sore vigina clear/ yellow discharge doctor prescribe fusidic acid three days ago no improvement
Brief Answer:
Needs high vaginal swab culture and sensitivity test
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Following is my reply:
1) Yellow vaginal discharge indicates mixed infection of bacteria and fungus.
2) This discharge needs to be collected by high vaginal swab technique and sent for culture and sensitivity test.
3) This report will indicate the antibiotic to which the discharge is sensitive to so that the particular antibiotics can be used for treating the infection.
4) Fusidic acid alone may not be sufficient to treat such infection.
Let me know if you need anymore help.
Regards
Needs high vaginal swab culture and sensitivity test
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Following is my reply:
1) Yellow vaginal discharge indicates mixed infection of bacteria and fungus.
2) This discharge needs to be collected by high vaginal swab technique and sent for culture and sensitivity test.
3) This report will indicate the antibiotic to which the discharge is sensitive to so that the particular antibiotics can be used for treating the infection.
4) Fusidic acid alone may not be sufficient to treat such infection.
Let me know if you need anymore help.
Regards
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