What Is a Yeast Infection?
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Yeasts are tiny organisms that are classified as a type of fungi. They are common, and are used in various ways in cooking. Many of them are very useful to us, but they will sometimes cause problems. Yeasts can even sometimes cause infections in our bodies.
Because yeasts are common, yeast infections are also common. In many cases, a yeast infection is easily caught by contact with another infected person. However, some infections can take place without any contact with yeast from an external source. Different yeasts can cause infections in different parts of the body, and this includes our genitals.
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1. Yeast Infection
There are different types of yeast infection but, when described simply as a ‘yeast infection’, it typically refers to a vaginal infection. It is a fairly common disease and most women will experience such an infection at least twice in their lives. It is thankfully also not usually something to be concerned about.
A vaginal yeast infection is not considered to be a sexually transmitted disease. However, having sex regularly can increase the likelihood that a woman will develop the condition. There is also a chance it can be passed on through oral sex. Treating the condition is fairly straightforward.
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