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I was diagnosed with oral candida
2 weeks ago i was diagnosed with candida and i'm starting Nystatin, but yesterday i was prescribed antibiotics for a tooth infection, my question is, would taking antibiotics will grow / spread candida? or will Nystatin will help to keep it under control?,
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Dr. Parag M. Khatri
Dentist
30 yrs exp
Mumbai
Usually antibiotic will control the infection - it won't spread or grow candida.
Next Steps
Continue your candida medication.
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Treatment should be done by of the infected tooth for faster relief and to avoid antibiotic.
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