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What Causes Recurring Bacterial Infection?

I have had the same bacterial infection FIVE times in three months. The first four I got it two days after intercourse. The fifth time I did not have intercourse at all, and it still came back. I have had Metronizole (excuse my spelling) pills three times, and the creme this last time. No changes in my hygiene, no changes in diet, stopped using tampons. HELP
Tue, 26 Apr 2016
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Hi,
Thanks for posting in HCM.
I understand your concern.
Recurrent infection what you are experiencing could be due to resistant organisms to the medications you have used.
Kindly get the following investigations done.
1. Urine culture and sensitivity.
2. Vaginal swab culture and sensitivity.
Also, it would be better that you and your partner both get tested for HIV status.
You need to be treated with appropriate course of antibiotics depending on the nature of organism.
Kindly consult Gynecologist with report for proper evaluation and management.
Hope the information provided would be helpful.
All the best.
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What Causes Recurring Bacterial Infection?

Hi, Thanks for posting in HCM. I understand your concern. Recurrent infection what you are experiencing could be due to resistant organisms to the medications you have used. Kindly get the following investigations done. 1. Urine culture and sensitivity. 2. Vaginal swab culture and sensitivity. Also, it would be better that you and your partner both get tested for HIV status. You need to be treated with appropriate course of antibiotics depending on the nature of organism. Kindly consult Gynecologist with report for proper evaluation and management. Hope the information provided would be helpful. All the best.