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Vaginal yeast infection

This is a vaginal infection caused most commonly by the fungal organism Candida albicans .

Source:ADAM

Date:May 12, 2008

Yeast Infection

Yeast infection is most often caused by a species of the yeast Candida , most commonly Candida albicans , thus it is often referred to as candidiasis. Candida is a common cause of vaginal infections in women, and Candida may cause mouth infections in people with reduced immune function, or in patients taking certain antibiotics.

Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Alternative Medicine

Vaginal Infection: Yeast (Candidiasis)

Vaginal Infection: Yeast (Candidiasis)Yeast infection occurs when yeast in the vagina increase and start attacking the vaginal tissues. Yeast is not bacteria, but a type of fungus.

Source:StayWell

Date:December 29, 2003

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Candidiasis

Candidiasis (thrush, monilia infection) is caused by a fungus that most commonly infects the mouth (usually of infants or persons with weakened immune systems), or the vagina (yeast infection). Another form of candidiasis causes painful inflammation under the fingernails (paronychia).

Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Public Health

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