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Would taking antibiotics again, clear it out?



No, because...

Antibiotics promote yeast infections, including gastrointestinal Candida overgrowth, and penetration of the GI mucosa.[11] While women are more susceptible to genital yeast infections, men can in fact get them as well. Certain factors, like prolonged antibiotic use, increase the risk for both men and women. ...[1]

[1] http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Candida_(fungus)


You would need an antifungal, not antibiotic.

Antifungals exist, but don't work great since, unlike bacteria, fungi (like yeast) have cell structures similar to humans.

The best would be to eat a lot of probiotics, and low carbs.


No! On the contrary. Killing all the bacteria makes the yeasts take over as they have no more competition.




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