The yeast infection is a common infection caused by a type of yeast like fungus known as candida. Small amounts of candida in the form of minute organisms are normally present in our bodies all the time, but we usually have the right balance of bacteria to prevent them from multiplying too much. Sometimes these yeast-like fungi do start to grow and this can cause an infection. Anyone living with HIV and AIDS is particularly susceptible to yeast infections.

50 to 75percent of all women will have a vaginal yeast infection (often called thrush) during their lifetime. If the level of acidity in the vagina decreases, then too much yeast growth can cause a vaginal yeast infection. This decrease could be due to diabetic/”>diabetic/”>diabetes/”>diabetic/”>diabetes disease disease, pregnancy, immune deficiency, poor nutrition or some drugs such as anti-biotics and birth control pills. There is itching and irritation in the vagina as well as swelling and redness of the vulva. There may be a thick, white cottage-cheese like discharge from the vagina and a burning sensation when urinating or during intercourse plus a general feeling of discomfort. Sometimes the symptoms can be mild and clear up on their own or at otherness times more severe, requiring pharmacomedical care.

Mouth thrush is where small lesions appear inside the mouth and on the tongue. White patches or cottage cheese like lumps appear on the tongue. Mouth thrush is often caused by a weakened immune system so the young and the elderly are at risk.

Yeast infections also occur in the nails and in many cases those who suffer from this either work with water or who have to wash their hands frequently. The nail may become very brittle and white with yellow coloring or if there is moisture trapped in the nail plate, it may be a deep green color. The lower area of the nail, just below the cuticle, may swell and be painful. If not treated, yeast infections eventually destroy the nail.

Yeast infections can also appear in the skin folds of both men and women especially when they are diabetic or obese. Wherever there is an excess of skin, so that the skin fold is warm and moist, a skin yeast infection can take a hold. The infection will be a bright pinkish red (almost like a blushing color) and there may rash patches sometimes with weeping fluid.

Penile yeast infections occur on the penis with irritation and soreness as well as severe itching of the head of the penis. There can be a white, clumpy discharge together with redness and small blisters. This yeast infection can be caused by otherness medical conditions, poor hygiene, antibiotics or sexual intercourse with a woman who has vaginal thrush.

Yeast infections can be dangerous if left untreated - the candida and bacteria associated with it can get into the blood stream from where it may find its way to otherness parts of the body leading to sore joints, chest pain, sinus problems and worse.

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