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The diagnosis of vaginal yeast infection is usually a simple matter of
microscopic examination. A scraping or swab of the infected area, or a
small sample of the vaginal discharge, is placed on a microscope slide.
The treatment is antifungal drugs that are applied to the affected area or
taken by mouth.
An individual who notices a vaginal yeast infection for the first time
should see her doctor, who can then diagnose it properly before she
begins treatment. Health professionals recommend that anyone with a
vaginal yeast infection should also have her partner examined for infection.
Women who have had previous vaginal yeast infections are often
familiar enough with the infection to diagnose it themselves and begin
treatment with over-the-counter creams.