Title: Yeast Infection Treatment, Male Yeast Infections, Vaginl Yeast Infections
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Yeast Infection
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Yeast Infection
Yeast infections are caused by fungus or yeast, which are microscopic in size. The medical term for yeast infections is candidiasis. The name derives from the species of fungus called Candida. Yeast infections are extremely common among the human population, in particular the species Candida albicans. Yeast infection can occur all over the body including between the toes (athletes foot), in the groin area (vaginitis) and even inside the mouth (thrush). In many cases, if the infected person has a strong immune system and the yeast infection is treated properly, candidiasis is relatively harmless. In other cases, where the immune system is weakened due to immunodeficiency disorders, yeast infections can be much more harmful and very difficult to treat. Yeast infections occur on the warm, moist parts of the body; the underarms, the groin area, between the toes and in the mouth to name a few. Candida fungus can also penetrate openings in the skin (wounds, dermatological conditions) and cause infection.