<s>[INST] Hello, my name is Vugar. I am suffering from bad breath over two years now and my doctor had told me that i have yeast infection and sinus infection. Now my girlfriend has started having bad breath. Do you think this could be a result of contagiousness or? Can candida be contagious? Please help. I also have mucus attack and constant need to swallow. There are swollen parts in my throat too. Thanks for reading ! I will be waiting for your respond! [/INST] Hello, THX to contact us. I understand your concern. If I am your doctor I advise you that, yes candida is contagious infection. But candida usually occurs in persons whose immune system is suffered like HIV, Diabetes, Prolonged antibiotic treatment. I advise that you and your girlfriend should test for HIV. You can take the fluconazole tablet for the yeast infection kindly take it under doctors guidance. I will be happy to answer more of your concerns, kindly know me, Wish you a very good health at Chat Doctor. Chat Doctor. Infectious Disease. </s>