Does this sound like a typical yeast infection?

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Itch, rash, odor all go more in favor of bacterial vaginosis. A fishy odor that is felt most after sex or washing with soap goes in favor of bacterial vaginosis. Bacterial vaginosis is usually caused by Gardnerella vaginalis bacteria or a combination of bacteria. A decrease in the good bacterial flora (lactobacillus) and an increase in infection causing bacterial is the cause. It is not clear how the infection comes. It's not thought to be a STD as women who have not had sex can also get it. Vaginal douching, new or multiple sexual partners and smoking are thought to contribute towards the vaginosis. Diagnosis is generally by a wet mount slide showing the presence of ‘clue cells’. Bacterial vaginosis can affect the male partner but not in the same way as it affects the female. This is because the male genitals do not have an area like the vagina which can house this infection. Men can carry traces of these bacteria in the urethra and if they multiply it can re-infect the woman.Treatment is usually by antibiotics. Generally it is treated by metronidazole given to both partners to completely eliminate the disease and to be doubly on the safe side. Although not termed as an STD yet, it is advisable to use a condom until the Bacterial Vaginosis is eliminated totally from the body.

Both you and your husband should go for complete STD panel as chalmydia, gonorrhea and trachomatis infection needs to be ruled out. If you use condoms then it could also be due to condom allergy. It could also be fungal infection. Since a confirmed diagnosis cannot be given on net please discuss these possibilities with your gynecologist once and get yourself examined. Your husband also needs to consult a skin specialist or an urologist. Hope this helps. Take care!