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Can fungal vaginal infection affect the partner?
Yes the infection can be transmitted to your partner. So sexual intercourse is not recommended unless you become clear from infection.

How to treat fungal vaginal infection?
It should be noted that fungal vaginal infection can be eliminated with a short treatment with antifungal medications that are applied directly into the vagina as tablets, creams, ointments or suppositories. Miconazole cream 3 times per day for 5-7 days or a single dose of oral fluconazole can also be used. Sex partners usually do not need to be treated. It's also advisable to keep that area calean and dry and to wear a cotton underwear and if there is itching, you can use beclomethasone cream 3 times per day

How to get diagnosed ?
By history and simple physical examinations. If it's uncertain, sample from the secretions might be taking to be examined under the microscope

What are the symptoms ?
- Itching & soreness in the vagina
- Thick cottage cheese vaginal disharge

Advice:
You should follw previous medications and follow up with your health provider