What Causes a Yeast Infection (Vulvovaginal Candidiasis)? (0:31)
A yeast infection occurs when the good bacteria in your vagina gets killed off, says obstetrician and gynecologist Dr. Lauren Streicher. To find out the most common cause of yeast infections, watch this video.
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This infection is caused by a fungus which is called Candida Albicans. And this is a fungus which is actually normally present in the human body, it could be in the gastrointestinal track, it could be in the skin and you could also normally be in the vagina. The problem of anti having yeast is if there's an overgrowth of yeast.
And the reason that this occurs is of bad bacteria get killed off so that and it allows this to overgrow. Most common senario is if someone is seeking an antibiotics which not only kills the good bacteria, but also the bad bacteria.
Yeast infections are a common women's health complaint. Learn about the causes, symptoms and treatment of yeast infections. Most importantly, find out how keep candida at bay to prevent yeast infections.
