Yeast Infections

Yeast Infection

Candidiasis, commonly called yeast infection or thrush, is a fungal infection of any of the Candida species, of which Candida albicans is probably the most common. Locations In immunocompetent people, candidiasis can usually only be found in exposed and moist parts of the body, such as: the oral cavity (oral thrush) the vagina (vaginal candidiasis or thrush) folds of skin in the diaper area (diaper rash) Candidiasis is the second most common cause of vaginal irritation or vaginitis, a ...