Yeast infection is a type of vaginitis, or inflammation of the vagina. It is caused by a proliferation of Candida, a fungus that normally lives in the vagina and other body parts. There are four types of Candida. However, a variety of Candida albicans (C. albicans) causes the vast majority of infections.
May Several factors promote the proliferation of C. albicans in the vagina, including but not limited to:
• Pregnancy and other causes of hormonal changes
• Diabetes, particularly non -
• Birth control pills
• drugs (eg steroids, antibiotics)
• weakened immune system