what causes yeast infection of vagina,  eyes and mouth
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- The fungus candida causes a vaginal yeast infection. Your vagina naturally contains a balanced mix of yeast, including candida, and bacteria. Lactobacillus bacteria produce acid, which prevents yeast overgrowth. That balance can be disrupted and lead to a yeast infection.
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- Yeast infections (also known as candidiasis) are common infections caused by candida albicans, a type of fungus. Yeast infections usually happen in warm, moist parts of the body, such as the mouth, and moist areas of skin. When an infection is in the vagina, it is known as vulvovaginal candidiasis. Vaginal yeast infections are common among growing girls, and about 75% of all females will have one at some point in their lives.
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- Causes of Infections. While the body naturally relies on the yeast found in the intestine, urinary and reproductive tracts, an overgrowth of yeast can cause many commonly known complications. Vaginal yeast infections are caused by too much of the yeast fungus Candida albicans. Yeast infections of the mouth are called thrush, while men can also experience infections of the urethra and skin surrounding the penis.
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Vaginal Yeast Infections - Topic Overview So can certain health problems, like diabetes or HIV infection. A yeast infection causes itching or soreness in the vagina and sometimes causes pain or burning when you urinate or have sex. Some women also have a thick, clumpy, white discharge that has no odor and looks a little like cottage cheese.
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Whats a yeast infection? A vaginal yeast infection is irritation of the vagina and the area around the vagina, called the vulva. It is caused by an overgrowth of the fungus or yeast Candida. Yeast normally live in the vagina in small numbers, but when the bacteria in the vagina become out of balance, too many yeast grow and cause an infection.
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- A vaginal yeast infection is a fungal infection that causes irritation, discharge and intense itchiness of the vagina and the vulva — the tissues at the vaginal opening. It's a type of vaginitis, or inflammation of the vagina.
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Vaginal Yeast Infection It is most commonly 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, mouth, digestive tract, and on the skin. Most of the time, it does not cause infection or symptoms. Candida and the many other germs that normally live in the vagina keep each other in balance. However, sometimes the number of Candida increases, leading to a yeast infection. This can happen if: You are taking antibiotics used to treat another infection.
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Yeast infection (vaginal) That balance can be disrupted and lead to a yeast infection. Too much yeast in your vagina causes vaginal itching, burning and other classic signs and symptoms of a yeast infection. Candida albicans is the most common type of fungus to cause yeast infections. Sometimes, other types of candida fungus are to blame. Common treatments usually cure a Candida albicans infection. Yeast infections caused by other types of candida fungus can be more difficult to treat, and need more aggressive therapies.
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Yeast Infection (in Women and Men) Most vaginal yeast infections are caused by the organism Candida albicans. Yeast infections are very common and affect up to 75% of women at some point in their lifetime. The main symptom of a vaginal yeast infection is itching, but burning, discharge, andpain with urination or intercourse can also occur. Treatment involves topical or oral antifungal medications.
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- Causes. The fungus candida causes a vaginal yeast infection. Your vagina naturally contains a balanced mix of yeast, including candida, and bacteria. Lactobacillus bacteria produce acid, which prevents yeast overgrowth. That balance can be disrupted and lead to a yeast infection.auses. The fungus candida causes a vaginal yeast infection. Your vagina naturally contains a balanced mix of yeast, including candida, and bacteria. Lactobacillus bacteria produce acid, which prevents yeast overgrowth. That balance can be disrupted and lead to a yeast infection.
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- A yeast infection is a common infection caused by a type of fungus called candida albicans. Yeast infections usually happen in warm, moist parts of the body, like the mouth, or vagina. We all have candida in our bodies, but usually it's kept in balance.
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- too much yeast in your vagina causes vaginal itching burning and other classic signs and symptoms of a yeast infection overgrowth of yeast can result from antibiotic use which decreases lactobacillus bacteria in your vagina and changes the ph of your vagina pregnancyuncontrolled diabetes impaired immune systemandida albicans is the most common type of fungus to cause yeast infections sometimes other types of candida fungus are to blame common treatments usually cure a candida albicans infection yeast infections caused by other types of candida fungus can be more difficult to treat and need more aggressive therapies
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Vaginal Yeast Infections And treatment is simple. Most yeast infections are caused by a type of yeast called Candida albicans. A healthy vagina has many bacteria and a small number of yeast cells. The most common bacteria, Lactobacillus acidophilus, help keep other organisms-like the yeast-under control. When something happens to change the balance of these organisms, yeast can grow too much and cause symptoms.
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Yeast infection (vaginal) Candida albicans is the most common type of fungus to cause yeast infections. Sometimes, other types of candida fungus are to blame. Common treatments usually cure a Candida albicans infection. Yeast infections caused by other types of candida fungus can be more difficult to treat, and need more aggressive therapies.oo much yeast in your vagina causes vaginal itching, burning and other classic signs and symptoms of a yeast infection. Overgrowth of yeast can result from: 1  Antibiotic use, which decreases lactobacillus bacteria in your vagina and changes the pH of your vagina. 2  Pregnancy. 3  Uncontrolled diabetes. 4  Impaired immune system.
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Vaginal Yeast Infections - Topic Overview Yeast is a fungus that normally lives in the vagina in small numbers. A vaginal yeast infection means that too many yeast cells are growing in the vagina.These infections are very common. yeast infection causes itching or soreness in the vagina and sometimes causes pain or burning when you urinate or have sex. Some women also have a thick, clumpy, white discharge that has no odor and looks a little like cottage cheese.
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Candidiasis General Discussion. Candida Albicans is a normally harmless yeast infection found in the mouth, intestinal tract, and vagina. Candidiasis is an infection caused by a fungus called Candida; most commonly the Candida albicans variety. The Candida infection (also known as a yeast infection) usually affects the skin and/or the mucous membranes of the mouth, intestines, or the vagina.
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Yeast infection (vaginal) A vaginal yeast infection is a fungal infection that causes irritation, discharge and intense itchiness of the vagina and the vulva — the tissues at the vaginal opening. It's a type of vaginitis, or inflammation of the vagina. Vaginal yeast infection (also called vaginal candidiasis) affects up to 3 out of 4 women at some point in their lifetimes. Many women experience at least two episodes. Although a vaginal yeast infection isn't considered a sexually transmitted infection, you can spread the fungus through mouth to genital contact.
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- Definition. A vaginal yeast infection is a fungal infection that causes irritation, discharge and intense itchiness of the vagina and the vulva — the tissues at the vaginal opening. It's a type of vaginitis, or inflammation of the vagina.aginal yeast infection (also called vaginal candidiasis) affects up to 3 out of 4 women at some point in their lifetimes. Many women experience at least two episodes. Although a vaginal yeast infection isn't considered a sexually transmitted infection, you can spread the fungus through mouth to genital contact.
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Overview Definition. A vaginal yeast infection is a fungal infection that causes irritation, discharge and intense itchiness of the vagina and the vulva — the tissues at the vaginal opening. It's a type of vaginitis, or inflammation of the vagina.
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Vaginal Yeast Infection Back to TopCauses. 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, mouth, digestive tract, and on the skin. Most of the time, it does not cause infection or symptoms.
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Vaginal Yeast Infections Most yeast infections are caused by a type of yeast called Candida albicans. A healthy vagina has many bacteria and a small number of yeast cells. The most common bacteria, Lactobacillus acidophilus, help keep other organisms-like the yeast-under control.
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Yeast Infection (in Women and Men) 1 Most vaginal yeast infections are caused by the organism Candida albicans. 2  Yeast infections are very common and affect up to 75% of women at some point in their lifetime.  The main symptom of a vaginal yeast infection is itching, but burning, discharge, and pain with urination or intercourse can also occur.
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Women's health guide Vaginal thrush is a yeast infection and is very common. Also known as candidiasis, yeast infections can develop in the warm, moist parts of your body such as the vagina, mouth and skin. Candida albicans yeast causes 80% to 90% of vaginal yeast infections. Normally, your body produces bacteria that keep candida in check. But when candida multiplies and exceeds the body's ability to control it, vaginal thrush can occur. This can happen if you become ill or come under a lot of stress.
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Oral thrush 1 Vaginal yeast infections. 2  Vaginal yeast infections are caused by the same fungus that causes oral thrush. 3  Although a yeast infection isn't dangerous, if you're pregnant you can pass the fungus to your baby during delivery.
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Yeast Infection (Vaginal) The fungus most commonly associated with vaginal yeast infection is called Candida albicans, which account for up to 92% of all cases, with the remainder due to other species of Candida. These fungi can be found all over the body and are normally present in warm and moist areas of the body.