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How Can One Differentiate Between Herpes And Fungal/yeast Infections?

Hi please can you tell me the difference between herpies and fungal infection I have been seen by 2 doctors one said infec fungal the other said herpies I have rash like blisters but the thing is when it started with thrush I would keep itching which I thought it cause it to leave spots or blisters also is having herpies in genitel area serious
Mon, 9 May 2016
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Hello,

You can go for swab sample analysis from the lesion in the laboratory to differentiate between fungal and viral growth. It may be the case that you can have both concomitantly.

I hope this answer helps you. Thank you for choosing HealthcareMagic. Let me know if you need any other answers.

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Dr. Viraj Shah
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How Can One Differentiate Between Herpes And Fungal/yeast Infections?

Hello, You can go for swab sample analysis from the lesion in the laboratory to differentiate between fungal and viral growth. It may be the case that you can have both concomitantly. I hope this answer helps you. Thank you for choosing HealthcareMagic. Let me know if you need any other answers. Best, Dr. Viraj Shah