WHAT IS A VAGINAL YEAST INFECTION? A vaginal yeast infection is an infection of the vagina that causes itching and burning of the vulva, the area around the vagina. Vaginal yeast infections are caused by an overgrowth of the fungus Candida. WHAT ARE THE SYMPTOMS OF VAGINAL YEAST INFECTIONS? The most common symptom of a […]
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Oct
Oct
A vaginal yeast infection, also known as candidiasis, is a common condition. A healthy vagina contains bacteria and some yeast cells. But when the balance of bacteria and yeast changes, the yeast cells can multiply. This causes intense itching, swelling, and irritation. Vaginal yeast infections aren’t considered a sexually transmitted infection (STI). Sexual contact can spread it, but women who aren’t […]
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Aug
Aug
WHAT IS A VAGINAL YEAST INFECTION? A vaginal yeast infection, also known as candidiasis, is a common condition. A healthy vagina contains bacteria and some yeast cells. But when the balance of bacteria and yeast changes, the yeast cells can multiply. This causes intense itching, swelling, and irritation. Treating a vaginal yeast infection can relieve symptoms within a few days. […]
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Apr
Apr
WHAT IS A VAGINAL YEAST INFECTION? A vaginal yeast infection is an infection caused by yeast (a type of fungus). Vaginal yeast infection is sometimes referred to as yeast vaginitis, Candida vaginitis, or Candidal vulvovaginitis. The scientific name for the yeast that causes vaginitis is Candida. Over 90% of vaginal yeast infections are caused by the species […]
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Aug
Aug
Section A VAGINAL INFECTION A human with an infection has another organism inside them which gets its sustenance (nourishment) from that person, it colonizes that person and reproduces inside them. It uses the person to feed on and multiply to an extent that his/her health is affected. Many of these organisms live in and on […]