Does Diabetes Cause Yeast Infections
Health Encyclopedia: Vaginal Yeast Infection
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
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