Unfortunately, we cannot directly help you because SGD is a scientific database that provides information about the molecular biology and genetics of the yeast Saccharomyces cerevisiae to researchers. We are not medical doctors and cannot give medical advice. You should speak to a qualified physician about any medical concerns.

If your child has had a yeast infection washing your diapers in hot water and using a few drops of tea tree oil should treat the diapers.

There are a number of factors which are responsible for the development of a yeast infection in women such as the change of environment in their vagina. Yeast infections are very common and are caused for many different reasons. They are also extremely iriitating and uncomfortable but there are ways to cure them naturally.

A yeast infection is an infection caused by yeast of the species Candida. It is also referred to as candidiasis, which mostly infects women. It causes vaginal infections and some common mouth infections especially to people who have poor immune system and those who have been taking antibiotics. A person becomes...

A healthy vagina has many bacteria and a small number of yeast cells. The most common bacteria, Lactobacillus acidophilus, help keep other organisms-like the yeast-under control. When something happens to change the balance of these organisms, yeast can grow too much and cause symptoms. Taking antibiotics sometimes causes this imbalance. The high estrogen levels caused by pregnancy or hormone replacement therapy can also cause it. So can certain health problems, like diabetes or HIV infection.

Go see a clinician! Never self-diagnose yeast or urinary tract infections. Their symptoms are common to many other infections, and there is a good chance of (dangerously) misdiagnosing.

Yeast is an organism that is normally found in the vagina. Yeast overgrowth sometimes causes symptoms of itching and discharge, which is often referred to as a yeast infection. There are medications that can be prescribed after a diagnosis is made. If you are fairly certain your symptoms are due to yeast (you have been diagnosed with the same symptoms before), you may try an over-the-counter vaginal yeast cream.

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Yes, anytime one of a nursing pair/group is being treated for a yeast imbalance, everyone should be treated. This would also apply if you are nursing more than one child at a time.

Yes. Doctors report that about 40% of the diaper rashes they see have complications caused by yeast infection.