Yeast Infection Or STD/STI

[sven123]

Does STD/STI go away with a anti fungal cream like Cortimyk ?

For the last one month I have been having symptoms of a yeast infection under my penis foreskin, it usually turns red and there is a cream like substance around the area. I went for an STI test and the doctor had an visual inspection and said it was a fungal infection and prescribed Cortimyk.

I noticed that whenever I used it the red patch on the skin CLEARED the next morning, as if it was brand new. But when I stop it after 2 or 3 days, I notice it usually comes back slowly and steadily and when I reapply it, the skin again looks brand new and healthy.

Is this normal for a fungal infection ? Or could I have had any other STD / STI like chlamydia ? Is there any other STI/STD that can respond to a anti fungal cream like Cortimyk ?

Worried!

[sven123]

I am not in my home country, am travelling now, and without access to any STD test centres.. It would be nice if someone can give their opinon.

[Vance2335]

That would not be a STD, it would have no reaction to a cream like that.

[sven123]

thank you appreciate the response!

[sven123]

I was recently diagnosed with viral fever , cystitits and URI.

Could this be the reason why the rashes appeared in the first place ?

Doctor also mentioned I had a very low immunity.

I was tested negative for HIV and HBsAg.

The rashes mentioned in the post disappeared when the treatment was given (antibiotics, and immunity meds), it's still less than a week and the rashes have not re-appeared.

Questions

1) Urine culture showed no growth could this means there is no infection like chlamydia or gonorrhea ?

2) Since I have been taking antibiotics like Doxy for the last 3 days , how long should I wait before taking STI tests (particularly for syphilles) , since I noticed a chancre like thing on my anus ( which I thought could be anal ulcer / fissure / abscess ) .

[sven123]

help ?

[mil1209]

Urine test for Gonorrhea and Chlamydia are very accurate, I'm awaiting the results for mine now. Doctor said these are the best for those two diseases. So if you got those urine tests you should trust the results.

[Vance2335]

Unless you received anal sex then you had no syphilis risk.

What was your risk?

[sven123]

I had pegging with my gf, would that count ? we used a toy, fingering, and sometimes rubbing (tribbing).

[sven123]

Pegging - She used a toy in my anal two or three times and tried rubbing her vagina against my anus.

[mil1209]

You can get a fungal or bacterial infection from having a toy inserted into your anus. That's actually a very effective way of introducing fungi/bacteria into your system. But not likely an STD.

[Vance2335]

A toy is not going to magically have a STD on it.

[sven123]

Was mostly concerned with the rubbing part :)

[Vance2335]

Have you had normal vaginal sex with your gf?

[sven123]

Yes protected and unprotected.

[Vance2335]

But your not concerned with those insitances?

[sven123]

I was concerned and still am concerned, that was the reason for my initial post to see if chlamydia or gonorrhea or syphilis can mimic symptoms of Balanitis / Yeast infection. (Since that was ruled out).

Having that in mind I had a chancre like thing develop behind my anus during the same time ( could be a mild hemorrhage), since I had contact with my anus also I wanted to be sure if it could be syphilis infection in an not so easily detectable place.

I received my RPR test yesterday which turned out to be negative, but I was also on antibiotic meds (doxy, amoxy) , and had a 5 day gap before I took the test. Will this affect my results ?  

[Vance2335]

Talk to your gf about STD's and have her test also.