Patient's question:
I have bacterial vaginosis, but I got a cefazolin sodium infusion shot at the hospital because I had a cold. However, I heard that cefazolin can lead to candidal vaginosis. Does cefazolin affect candidal vaginosis?Doctor's answer:
This is not a serious issue, so don't be nervous. This is a mild bacterial inflammation. If there are obvious discomfort symptoms, treatment is possible. If there are no obvious discomforts, treatment may not be necessary—just pay attention to cleaning and rinsing. If there are obvious symptoms, you can use Jieryin or Fuyanjie to rinse the vagina. After rinsing, place the vagina in a metronidazole effervescent tablet. Continue treatment for 7–10 days, or you can also take metronidazole tablets orally.Preventive measures: Underwear and pants must strictly be cleaned separately from shoe soles and socks. It is best to use a separate laundry container for underwear and pants. After washing, it is best to air-dry them in the sun. It is recommended that both partners be treated simultaneously to avoid repeated mutual infection during sexual activity, which could lead to lingering illness. During treatment, sexual activity is strictly prohibited.