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What Test Should Be Done For The Diagnosis Of Fungal Infection?

I had a fungal infection on the penis about a year back due to high sugar. After treatment It has now gone and my sugar is also in control. (I am a diabetic Type 2). I am told that even though the infection is clear now, there is a possibility of transmitting the infection to my wife in case of having sex. My question is: Which test do I get done to be sure that the infection is no more there and which is the specialised doctor that I should consult for this?
Tue, 21 Oct 2014
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Hi....I m Dr.Kumarbhargav...
I understood your query...
Looking to your profile.....you have fungal infection of penis....as you are Diabetic...it is quite...common....with species most commonly of Candidiasis, and also like...aspergillus species....
You can do swab....culture and KOH...examination...from the lesion....which will tel you...the infection...still present or not...and what species...so you can have...further treated...for that....
You may consult...infectious disease specialist.......
If anything more you want to know...you are welcome...
Thanks...for contacting.....health care magic...
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What Test Should Be Done For The Diagnosis Of Fungal Infection?

Hi....I m Dr.Kumarbhargav... I understood your query... Looking to your profile.....you have fungal infection of penis....as you are Diabetic...it is quite...common....with species most commonly of Candidiasis, and also like...aspergillus species.... You can do swab....culture and KOH...examination...from the lesion....which will tel you...the infection...still present or not...and what species...so you can have...further treated...for that.... You may consult...infectious disease specialist....... If anything more you want to know...you are welcome... Thanks...for contacting.....health care magic...