yeast infection
Candida causes itching
A yeast infection is an overgrowth of candida fungus, most commonly affecting the vagina but also occurring in the mouth (thrush), skin folds, or other warm, moist areas.
Symptoms typically include itching, irritation, and discharge.
She got a yeast infection after taking antibiotics.
The condition is common and usually treatable with antifungal medication.
Yeast-caused fungal infection
- thrushSpotted woodland vocalist
- vaginitisInflammation of vaginal tissue
- overgrowthUncontrolled plant expansion
- diagnosisIdentification of illness
recurrent · chronic · acute · oral thrush · systemic · localized · fungal · pathogen
Destroys or stops mold growth
- fluconazoleAntifungal medication, generic form
- miconazoleTopical antifungal medication
- ketoconazoleAntifungal pharmaceutical agent
- prescriptionMedical dispensing authorization
over-the-counter · suppository · topical cream · oral medication · boric acid · dosage · course · remedy
Irritating skin sensation
- burningCombustion in progress
- dischargeRelease of substance outward
- irritationMild anger or inflammation
- rednessCrimson-hued state
swelling · soreness · discomfort · inflammation · odor · painful urination · tenderness · rawness
Live microorganisms aiding digestion
- lactobacillusAcid-producing beneficial bacterium
- yogurtFermented milk product
- loose clothingGarments fitting loosely
- pH balanceAcid-base measurement ratio
microbiome · acidophilus · gut health · sugar reduction · moisture control · hygiene
Bacteria-destroying medicines
- diabetesMetabolic disorder affecting glucose
- pregnancyCarrying developing offspring
- hormonal changesFluctuations in body messengers
- immunocompromisedReduced ability to fight infection
douching · stress · oral contraceptives · moisture · pH imbalance
candidiasis
Yeast-caused fungal infection
- thrushSpotted woodland vocalist
- vaginitisInflammation of vaginal tissue
- overgrowthUncontrolled plant expansion
diagnosis · recurrent · chronic · acute · oral thrush · systemic · localized · fungal · pathogen · colonization
antifungal
Destroys or stops mold growth
- fluconazoleAntifungal medication, generic form
- miconazoleTopical antifungal medication
- ketoconazoleAntifungal pharmaceutical agent
prescription · over-the-counter · suppository · topical cream · oral medication · boric acid · dosage · course · remedy
itching
Irritating skin sensation
- burningCombustion in progress
- dischargeRelease of substance outward
- irritationMild anger or inflammation
redness · swelling · soreness · discomfort · inflammation · odor · painful urination · tenderness · rawness · sensitivity
probiotics
Live microorganisms aiding digestion
- lactobacillusAcid-producing beneficial bacterium
- yogurtFermented milk product
- loose clothingGarments fitting loosely
pH balance · microbiome · acidophilus · gut health · sugar reduction · moisture control · hygiene
antibiotics
Bacteria-destroying medicines
- diabetesMetabolic disorder affecting glucose
- pregnancyCarrying developing offspring
- hormonal changesFluctuations in body messengers
immunocompromised · douching · stress · oral contraceptives · moisture · pH imbalance
- infectionsbacteremia, septicemia, viremia, polio, hepatitis
- fungal diseasescandidiasis, histoplasmosis, blight, powdery mildew, downy mildew
- fungal infectionsringworm, athlete's foot, candidiasis, jock itch, histoplasmosis
- candidiasiscandidiasis, thrush, oral thrush
- genital infectionschlamydia, gonorrhea, syphilis, genital herpes, genital warts
- vaginal conditionsvaginitis, bacterial vaginosis, candidiasis, BV, thrush
yeast infectionbacterial infection
Illness from harmful microorganisms
bacterial vaginosis · viral infection · staph infection · parasitic infection · E. coli infection
yeast infectionwellness
Overall state of health
vaginal health · remission · clean bill of health · homeostasis
yeast, infection, infected, infectious, disinfected, infecting, infects, uninfected, disinfection