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Discussion on Side effects of Trimethoprin Sulfa
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New Member:
Dune
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Posted on Saturday, Oct 15, 2005 - 9:44 pm:
Here is my concern. I believe my mare has a yeast infection and she is pregnant. My vet gave me trimethoprim sulfa. If I am correct doesnt anibiotic}s make yeast infection worse and can she be treated with human treatments such as gyna lotriman. I know it sounds silly but I dont want to gamble on this mare with the Sulfa. You can give Benadril to dogs? thanks kristin
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Mrose
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Posted on Sunday, Oct 16, 2005 - 4:38 pm:
Why do you suspect a yeast infection? Did the vet say anything about it when he examined her?
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DrO
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Posted on Monday, Oct 17, 2005 - 8:53 am:
Yes trimethoprim sulfa will not be effective for a yeast. We have discussed fungal metritis before, run a search for other discussions.
DrO
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New Member:
Dune
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Posted on Monday, Oct 17, 2005 - 9:25 pm:
Sara,
He didnt say anything. Although she has a yellowish discharge from her vagina. I dont understand why he didnt take a culture but he just wanted to try trypto. first. I think its too big a gamble. Kristin
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Mrose
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Posted on Monday, Oct 17, 2005 - 10:34 pm:
Dr. O may have a comment here; but our vet always does a culture to see what bacteria there is before he prescribes an antitbiotic as there are quite a few bacteria that can infect the vaginal tract. And, there can also be yeast. There can also be a combination of yeast and bacteria. You don't want to mess around too much because a bad bacterial infection can affect the fetus. Would the vet do a culture if you ask him. It won't take very long to get the results.
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DrO
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Posted on Tuesday, Oct 18, 2005 - 7:33 am:
Though culture important to establish sensitivities, the diagnosis does not require the extra time. It can be done simply by staining and looking at the discharge, the yeast have a characteristic appearance.
DrO
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