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By Science_Fair | Nov 05, 2009

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Do antibiotics affect (kill) yeast? If yes how? If no, why not?

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FurballsMom

Nov 06, 2009

No. Yeast is a fungus. Antibiotics kill bacteria.

Patient1010

Nov 07, 2009

To: Science_Fair

In order to kill Yeast, you need Antifungals

Patient1010

Nov 07, 2009

To: Science_Fair

Antibiotics Kill Bacteria ( bith Good as well as Bad, so it is recommended to avoid antibiotics. But if in case you have to take that then after that take a good dose of Probiotics in order to regain your normal flora).

Antifungals kills fungi such as Yeast But it is very difficult to get rid of yeast infection without proper diet and Hygiene.

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