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Health Encyclopedia: Vaginal Yeast Infection

Definition

This is a vaginal infection caused most commonly by the fungal organism Candida albicans.

Alternative Names

Yeast infection - vagina; Vaginal candidiasis; Monilial vaginitis

Causes, incidence, and risk factors

Candida albicans is a widespread organism with worldwide distribution. It is normally found in small amounts in the vagina , the mouth, the digestive tract, and on the skin without causing disease or symptoms (approximately ...

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Expert & Community Posts

All You Ever Wanted to Know about Yeast Infections

By Merely Me , Health Expert

...too common experience for women to suffer from a yeast infection at some point during your... Read more »

Genital Herpes and Yeast Infections

By Penelope James , Health Expert

...before I ever contracted herpes I often fell victim to yeast infections. At first I blamed it... Read more »

They're Baaaaack -- Yeast Infections Linked To Hormone Replacement Therapy

By Toni Hurst , Health Expert

...(like on vacation) and 2) for me, those recurrent yeast infections that I got in my 20s, 30s... Read more »

Is it Herpes, Or Another STD?

By Charlotte Grayson, M.D. , Health Expert

...genital problems that may mimic a herpes outbreak: 1. Yeast infection. People with herpes get... Read more »

Dr. Eisner Answers your GERD Questions: Surgery for Hiatal Hernia

By Todd Eisner , Health Expert

...sliding hernia, in which the stomach slides below the esophagus into the chest, medical therapy... Read more »

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Health Guide

AIDS

... Pneumocystic jiroveci pneumonia Candida esophagitis -- painful yeast infection of the esophagus Bacillary angiomatosis -- Skin lesions caused by a bacteria called Bartonella,... Read more »

Yeast Infections

Having a yeast infection can make the ordinary discomforts women routinely endure (thong underwear, anyone?) seem like a walk in the park. A yeast infection can make simply walking in a straight line... Read more »

Herpes Simplex: Diagnosis

...AIDS and is located in front and just below the bottom teeth.Thrush (Candidiasis). Candidiasis is a yeast infection that causes a whitish overgrowth in the mouth. It is most common in infants but... Read more »

Birth Control Options for Women: Spermicidal and Barrier Contraception

...there is for other barrier methods of contraception. The sponge may increase the risk for candidiasis (yeast infection). People who are allergic to spermicides should not use the sponge. The... Read more »

Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus Symptoms

...adults include:Excessive thirstIncreased urinationFatigueBlurred visionWeight lossIn women, vaginal yeast infections or fungal infections under the breasts or in the groinSevere gum... Read more »

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