What is a yeast infection ?

What is a yeast infection ?

Yeast infection is a fungus that is scientifically referred to as Candida. The specific type of fungus, the most responsible for fungal infection, is Candida albicans. This yeast is often present on normal human skin and in the area where there is a lot of moisture, such as the mouth and vagina. In fact, it is estimated that between 20% and 50% of healthy women has this yeast in the vaginal area.

What are the causes of vaginal fungal infections?

Vaginal fungal infections worsen when new yeast is introduced into the vaginal area, or when an increase in the amount of yeast already present in the vaginat increases in proportion to the amount of normal bacteria.

For example, when normal protective bacteria are eradicated by antibiotics (taken to treat urinary tract infections, respiratory or other types of infections) or with immunosuppressive drugs, the yeast can multiply, fall in tissues and irritate around the mucous membrane of the Vagina (vaginitis).
What is a yeast infection
What is a yeast infection

Vaginal fungal infections may also occur due to an injury to the inner vagina, such as after chemotherapy. Women with a weak immune system (eg those using cortisone-related medicines like prednisone) develop vaginal fungal infections more often than women with normal immune systems.

Other complications that can cause vaginal fungal infections in women include the development of diabetes mellitus, pregnancy, and taking contraceptives. Frequent use of showers or perfumed vaginal hygiene sprays can also increase the risk of vaginal fungal infection in a woman.

A vaginal fungal infection is not considered a sexually transmitted infection (SOA), as Candida can be present in a healthy vagina. However, it is possible for men to have certain symptoms such as itchiness in the penis and skin around it when there has been a sexual intercourse with

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