Yeast infections don't usually cause a fever. But if you are immunocompromised, then you are at a higher risk for an infection called invasive candidiasis. Invasive candidiasis happens when a yeast ...

Yeast infections are rarely contagious and are commonly caused by an overgrowth of yeast. Though they aren't normally contagious, yeast infections can cause irritation and discomfort during sex, so ...

A vaginal yeast infection is an infection caused by yeast (a type of fungus). Vaginal yeast infection is sometimes referred to as yeast vaginitis or candidal vaginitis. Over 90% of vaginal yeast ...

A man can pass a yeast infection to a woman during vaginal sex. Candida is a naturally occurring fungus that can overgrow and cause a yeast infection. The overgrowth may happen due to a weak immune ...

(THE CONVERSATION/AP) - In late March 2023, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention highlighted the threat posed by a rapidly spreading fungus called Candida auris that is causing ...

If you are suffering from a yeast infection and a candida overgrowth – probiotics can really help. We have reviewed and compared the best probiotic supplements for vaginal infections, yeast overgrowth ...

Of all the fungi that live in the human body, the most infamous is probably the yeast Candida. This distant cousin of baker's yeast is notorious for causing various types of thrush that can be a major ...

Yeast or candidiasis is a type of fungus that lives inside the body. Ordinarily, a person’s immune system keeps the yeast under control. However, certain factors can cause the yeast to multiply, ...

The best yeast infection treatments are often available over-the-counter (OTC). Here, we look at the best options including creams, pills, and vaginal suppositories. Which over-the-counter treatment ...

A new study involving the Medical University of Vienna shows how the multi-resistant fungus Candida auris utilizes carbon ...

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In a recent study published in Eurosurveillance, researchers evaluated the trends in Candida auris infections among European Union/European Economic Area (EU/EUA) nations between 2020 and 2021. Study: ...