yeast infection
noun
: infection of the vagina with an overgrowth of a normally present candidal fungus (Candida albicans) that is characterized by a discharge and inflammation
broadly
: an infection (such as thrush) caused by a yeast fungus or a yeast-like fungus
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People with a yeast infection may experience itching and burning.
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Wendy Wisner, Health, 29 Sep. 2024
Causes of vaginal burning include bacterial infections, STIs, yeast infections, adverse reactions to products, and hormonal fluctuations.
—Wendy Wisner, Health, 30 Jan. 2025
These could include gastrointestinal issues, a vaginal yeast infection, or skin rash.
—Megan Nunn, Verywell Health, 22 Jan. 2025
Bacteria-killing ingredients can disrupt that balance, potentially leading to yeast infections and bacterial vaginosis.
—Amanda Schupak, CNN, 12 Jan. 2025
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Wendy Wisner, Health, 29 Sep. 2024
Causes of vaginal burning include bacterial infections, STIs, yeast infections, adverse reactions to products, and hormonal fluctuations.
—Wendy Wisner, Health, 30 Jan. 2025
These could include gastrointestinal issues, a vaginal yeast infection, or skin rash.
—Megan Nunn, Verywell Health, 22 Jan. 2025
Bacteria-killing ingredients can disrupt that balance, potentially leading to yeast infections and bacterial vaginosis.
—Amanda Schupak, CNN, 12 Jan. 2025
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“Yeast infection.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/yeast%20infection. Accessed 22 Feb. 2025.
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