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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 Infection Tests: MedlinePlus Medical Test 
    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 ... candidosis, and moniliasis are other names for a yeast infection. Normally, yeast doesn't cause problems. But if ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/lab-tests/yeast-infection-tests - Medical Tests
  2. 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 ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/yeastinfections.html - Health Topics
  3. Vaginal yeast infection 
    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 , ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/001511.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  4. Candida infection of the skin 
    Candida infection of the skin is a yeast infection of the skin. The medical name of the condition is cutaneous candidiasis. ... is also the most frequent cause of vaginal yeast infections. These infections are common and often occur with ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/000880.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  5. Vaginitis - self-care 
    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 ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/patientinstructions/000566.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  6. Vaginitis (National Library of Medicine)  
    ... with a new partner Having many sexual partners Yeast infections (candidiasis) happen when too much candida grows in ... a strong fish-like odor, especially after sex. Yeast infections produce a thick, white discharge from the vagina ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/vaginitis.html - Health Topics
  7. 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
    https://www.womenshealth.gov/a-z-topics/vaginal-yeast-infections - External Health Links
  8. Vaginal itching and discharge - child 
    ... vagina or the skin around the vagina. Vaginal yeast infection . Vaginitis . Vaginitis in girls before puberty is common. ... recommend medicines, such as: Cream or lotion for yeast infections Certain allergy medicines (antihistamines) for relief of itching ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/003159.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  9. Male Yeast Infection: How Can I Tell if I Have One? (Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research)  
    Yeast Infections/Men ... Yeast Infections ... Penis Disorders/Specifics ... Penis Disorders ... Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research
    https://www.mayoclinic.org/.../expert-answers/FAQ-20058464?p=1 - External Health Links
  10. Yeast infections (image) 
    Yeast infections may follow a course of antibiotics that were prescribed for another purpose. The antibiotics change the ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/imagepages/17141.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
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