Micro organisms live on many different forms of living hosts and the human body is no exception. One of those is a fungus that is limited in growth by good bacteria. The fungus, called Candida Albicans, from the Candida strain, is what can result in a yeast infection if allowed to grow into high numbers. Yeast infections can happen anywhere, as long as it is damp and warm, the mouth is one place, where it is called Thrush, but the most common area is the genitals.
There are many different tiny organisms living on our bodies some of which aid us, some cause harm i.e make us ill, and some do nothing. The fungus that causes a yeast infection called Candida Albicans is one of the microorganisms that when kept in small numbers does nothing. Good bacteria control its growth and while they are in balance all is fine. But if something happens to those good bacteria the fungus can overgrow and this leads to a yeast infection.
Women are more commonly affected by yeast infections (Candida) but men can face this problem as can babies and children. The causing fungus,, Candida Albicans loves moist and warm areas of the body, like the mouth and under skin folds, but the vagina is especially a perfect breeding ground. Candida Albicans live on us naturally in small numbers but when an overgrowth happens it leads to a yeast infection.
Finding treatments for thrush that actually work can be difficult - especially if you suffer from these infections regularly. There are many options available, but they generally treat only the symptoms, forgetting the main cause and allowing it occur over and over.
Yeast infections are more frequent during pregnancy. It appears that greater levels of estrogen in pregnancy results in the vagina to producing additional glycogen (sugar), which feeds the fungus. Fungus infections, are most likely to act up just ahead of or just following your menstrual period. Yeast infections are caused by a fungi known as Candida albicans. This fungi is often present in the human body, but when given the right conditions, it will eventually grow and give you a lot of discomfort.
April 18, 2010 – 10:31 am
Yeast infections are triggered every time a yeast referred to as candida (CAN-di-duh) grows a lot. Many of people have tiny quantities of yeast in their mouths and intestines. Yeast infections are particularly itchy, crusty, and smelly. Yeast infections are usually not brought on by group B strep bacteria. Having antibiotics can sometimes increase the odds of contracting a candida infection.
Fungus bacterial infections are the most common yeast infections that affect people of all age and gender. You can find diverse forms of yeast infections that may infect men and women, but most commonly women. Yeast bacterial infections are a whole lot more common than people believe. The reality is that 90% of the population suffer with it.
Vaginitis is a common infection among women. Vaginitis is simply put as the inflammation of the vagina. There can be a number of etiologic agents for vaginitis and the disease can take a number of forms.
Among the different forms of vaginitis, the most common is the yeast infection. It is so popular that most women are expected to get infected with the disease at least once in their life. You get yeast infections from the colonization and invasion of Candida albicans in your private area. This usually happens when your normal flora fail to inhibit the growth of other pathogens.
January 24, 2010 – 3:22 pm
For many women, yeast infections, which are basically defined by the presence the Candida fungus, are a reoccurring nightmare. Patients may experience vaginal along with vulvar itching, pain and soreness along with pain during urination and intercourse. As with any ongoing medical problem, a yeast infection may wear a female down and out. Frequently, the infection is associated with an introduction of new yeast or an increase in yeast that is already present in the vaginal area. But what causes the yeast to be introduced or what instigates its raise?
