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Vaginal candidiasis

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Fungal infection of the vagina is a common infection in women that causes irritation, discharge and severe itching of the vagina and its opening tissues. Since the main cause of it is a type of fungus called Candida albicans yeast, this disease is also called vaginal candidiasis. What are the symptoms of vaginal yeast infection? Symptoms of vaginal yeast infection are varied. Symptoms of a yeast infection can range from mild to moderate and include the following: vaginal itching Vaginal and labia burning Burning sensation, especially during intercourse or when urinating Redness and swelling of the labia vaginal pain wound The appearance of red seeds in the vagina Thick, white, odorless discharge with a cheesy appearance in the vagina What is the cause of vaginal yeast infection? Candida albicans is the main cause of vaginal yeast infections. The vagina naturally contains a balanced mix of fungi, including Candida and bacteria, and some bacteria (Lactobacillus) are there to prevent overgrowth of the fungus; But this balance can be disturbed, with candida overgrowth or penetration of the fungus into the deeper layers of vaginal cells causing signs and symptoms of a yeast infection. Factors that lead to overgrowth of fungus are as follows: Taking antibiotics that cause an imbalance in the natural flora of the vagina, broad-spectrum antibiotics, which kill a wide range of bacteria, also kill the beneficial bacteria in the vagina and lead to fungal overgrowth. pregnancy uncontrolled diabetes; Women with uncontrolled blood sugar are more at risk of yeast infection than women with controlled blood sugar. immune system disorder; Yeast infections are more likely to occur in women with weakened immune systems, such as those treated with corticosteroids or HIV infection. Taking oral contraceptives or hormone therapy that increase estrogen levels, yeast infections are more common in women with higher estrogen levels—such as pregnant women or women taking birth control pills with a high dose of estrogen. Candida albicans is the most common type of fungus to cause yeast infections, and yeast infections caused by other types of Candida can be more complicated and generally require aggressive treatments.

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