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Answered by Machelle Seibel, MDBlank

Strep B

I am 57 years old and menopausal.  I have been using the Combipatch.  I am plagued with recurrent strep B vaginal infections which make the genital area very raw and painful. My Dr. treats with clindamycin which often causes a yeast problem.
My question: why do I keep recurring Strep B?  Do you have any suggestions? Thank you.
Tags: Menopause, antibiotics, Baby, bacteria, clindamycin, contamination, genital, Infection, infectious, intravenous, Oral, Pregnancy, rectum, treatment, vaginal, years, yeast, Strep Throat, Vaginal Infections
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