Hi,I am 17 and I have been getting frequent yeast infections lately since the summer. My doctor says that the reason my first yeast infection occurred was because I was on doxcycline acne medicine. I went off the medicine, but still got yeast infections months later. My mom said that she always gets frequent yeast infections and that its probably in my genes but Im not sure. Im scared. Last year, I had oral sex with a guy, but I dont think he came. Shortly after that, I had gotten strep throat and an abscess under my armpit that my doctor had to drain. I am really scared and freaking out because I read on the over the counter yeast infection medication, that frequent yeast infections could mean that I might have HIV. I am scared that maybe the oral sex from last year gave me HIV, and that maybe the strep throat I had and abscess under my armpit I had  shortly afterward I had oral sex with that guy were early symptoms of HIV. I currently have been dating my boyfriend now for almost a year and we have unprotected sex all of the time, and he is clean. He got checked. I know I most likely dont have HIV, but I really need to make sure from you because Im really scared and freaking myself out and wont be able to get an HIV test anytime soon. Please help, ASAP! Thank you !
Hello, Welcome to Chat Doctor, As you are having fungal infection for which you have visited your doctor and got some treatment. The affected region is more prone for fungal infection, as it is a normal commensal of this area which is kept under control by the helpful organisms, whenever there is a change in the environment either by the change in the temp, other infection or poor hygiene will invoke the growth of fungus and produces the symptoms. For your condition I would like to suggest1. Keep the area clean and Chat Doctor. 2. Topical antifungal cream like ketaconazole3. Single oral dose of Rifleman 150 mg. These measures will help you to control the infection and makes you comfortable. Thank you.