Title: Vaginal yeast infection: MedlinePlus Medical Encyclopedia
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Vaginal yeast infection
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Vaginal yeast infection
Vaginal yeast infection is an infection of the vagina. It is most commonly due to the fungus Candida albicans. Causes
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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. Sometimes the number of candida increases. This leads to a yeast infection.