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Posted on: 03/06/2008
Question
Can I give my boyfriend jock itch while I'm having a yeast infection?
Answer
It's possible, but not very likely. The types of fungi that cause yeast infections (usually Candida) are different from the ones that cause jock itch or athletes' foot.