Female yeast infections are very common, and are due to a fungal overgrowth. Candida is always present in the body in small numbers and are found in areas such as the bowel.

When a chemical imbalance occurs, yeast grow quickly. When that happens, feelings of a candidiasis emerge.

What are the symptoms of vaginal yeast infection?
Women suffering yeast infection often experience genital burning. Men with penile yeast infection may experience an itchy rash on the penis.

How are yeast infections transmitted?
Three-quarters of adult women will have at least 1 genital yeast infection during their lifetime. Sometimes men also experience it. Yeast infection occurs more commonly and more severely in those with depressed immune systems. Other factors that may put a person at higherrisk includes pregnancy, diabetes, using broad-spectrum antibiotics, and taking steroid medications.

What are the symptoms of yeast infection?
Most yeast infections are due to the person’s own Candida organisms. Yeasts often are found in the mouth, gastrointestinal tract, and vagina without causing any problems. Symptoms start when yeast overgrows in these areas. Sometimes it is passed between people through coitus.

How are yeast infections detected?
The features of Candida infection are similar to those of several other genital infections. Usually the diagnosis is made by taking a sample of the vaginal discharge and looking at it under a microscope to see if Candida organisms are present.

How are yeast infections treated?
Several antiyeast medications are available. Antifungal vaginal tablets or creams are commonly used. The duration of the treatment ranges from single dose to 7 days of therapy. Simple infections may also be treated with a single dose of the antifungal drug fluconazole. These drugs usually work to cure infection, but a few people have recurrent infections. Short-course treatments must be avoided in recurrent or resistant infection.

Can yeast infection become resistant to treatment?
Overuse of antifungal medications increases the likelihood that they will eventually not work. It is important, therefore to be sure of the diagnosis before treatment. Looking at yeast infection pictures or videos (www.yeastinfectionpictures.info) can help.

How can you tell the difference between Candida and other vaginal infections?
Because Candida and other female infections share similar symptoms (such as vaginal discharge), yeast infection pictures can help you check if you just have a yeast infection or something more serious that you need to see a doctor about.

Ms Peterson is a healthcare writer focussing on specializing in female issues.

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