Many people are surprised to discover that Candida albicans, the microorganism that causes yeast infections, is part of the normal flora of the body. This means that small amounts of Candida are present in the bodies of who are perfectly healthy and don't have yeast infections. Yeast exists in ... Views: 567
You are likely most familiar with yeast infections that are localized to one area of the body, such as vaginal candidiasis. You may even know about Candida infections of other parts of the body, such as the mouth and throat, the penis, or the skin. These localized infections are the most common ... Views: 501
While yeast infections are very common, many people don't understand the underlying causes and risk factors. An important concept to understand is that the bug that causes yeast infections, Candida albicans, actually exists in our bodies even when we are healthy and don't have an overt ... Views: 461
Unfortunately for men, yeast infections aren't just a female problem. Although less common in men, they do occasionally occur, especially in men who are uncircumcised or have diabetes. Fortunately, while the symptoms can be concerning or distressing if you don't understand the cause, the ... Views: 820
Candida albicans is the bug that causes yeast infections. It's actually part of the normal flora of microorganisms of the body, and exists in the vagina of many healthy women along with healthy bacteria. When the internal environment of the vagina becomes unbalanced, however, Candida can ... Views: 466