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Yeast Infections

Candida is the scientific name for yeast. It is a fungus that lives almost everywhere, including in your body. Usually, your immune system keeps yeast under control. If you are sick or taking antibiotics, it can multiply and cause an infection.

Yeast infections affect different parts of the body in different ways:

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  1. Yeast Infections (National Library of Medicine)  
    ... antibiotics, it can multiply and cause an infection. Yeast infections affect different parts of the body in different ways: Thrush is a yeast infection that causes white patches in your mouth Candida ...
  2. Yeast Infection Tests What is a Yeast Test? A yeast test can help find out whether you have a yeast infection . Yeast is a type of fungus that lives ... genitals and in your mouth and intestines (gut). Candidiasis, candidosis, and moniliasis are other names for a ...
  3. Autoimmune polyendocrinopathy-candidiasis-ectodermal dystrophy (APECED) is an inherited condition that affects many of the body's organs. It is one of many autoimmune ...
  4. Familial candidiasis is an inherited tendency to develop infections caused by a type of fungus called Candida. Affected individuals ... This pattern of infection is called chronic mucocutaneous candidiasis.Candida is commonly present on the skin and ...
  5. Candida infection of the skin is a yeast infection of the skin. The medical name of the condition is cutaneous candidiasis. ... of the skin and cause infection. In cutaneous candidiasis, the skin is infected with candida fungi. This ...
  6. Vaginal yeast infection is an infection of the vagina. It is most often due to the fungus Candida albicans . ... Most women have a vaginal yeast infection at some time. Candida albicans is a common type of fungus. It is often found in small amounts in the vagina , ...
  7. Vaginitis (National Library of Medicine)  
    ... with a new partner Having many sexual partners Yeast infections (candidiasis) happen when too much candida grows in the ... a strong fish-like odor, especially after sex. Yeast infections produce a thick, white discharge from the vagina ...
  8. Creams, suppositories, or pills are used to treat yeast infections in the vagina. You can buy most of ... is probably safe if: You have had a yeast infection before and know the symptoms, but you have ...
  9. Vaginal Yeast Infections (Department of Health and Human Services, Office on Women's Health)  
    Yeast Infections/Specifics ... Yeast Infections ... Vaginitis/Specifics ... Vaginitis ... Department of Health and Human Services, Office on Women's Health
  10. Thrush is a yeast infection of the tongue and mouth. This common infection can be passed between a mother and baby during breastfeeding.
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