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.

A healthy vagina normally contains a balance of many healthy bacteria and small numbers of yeast cells. These healthy bacteria, or vaginal flora, help prevent other organisms, such as yeast, from growing in excess and causing an infection. When this normal balance of organisms in the vagina is disrupted, yeast can overgrow, causing symptoms.

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 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.

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 vaginal yeast infection is irritation of the vagina and the area around the vagina, called the vulva. It is caused by an overgrowth of the fungus or yeast Candida. Yeast normally live in the vagina in small numbers, but when the bacteria in the vagina become out of balance, too many yeast grow and cause an infection. Vaginal yeast infections are very common. About 75 percent of women have a yeast infection during their lives. And almost half of women have two or more yeast infections.

Many things can change the acidity of the vagina and boost your chances of a vaginal yeast infection. These include:

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The most common symptom of a yeast infection is extreme itchiness in and around the vagina. Other symptoms include:

Yes, you need to see your doctor to know for sure if you have a yeast infection, especially if you've never had one before. The signs of a yeast infection are similar to those of sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) like chlamydia and gonorrhea. So, it's hard to be sure you have a yeast infection and not something more serious. If you've had vaginal yeast infections in the past, talk to your doctor about using over-the-counter medicines.

Your doctor will do a pelvic exam to look for swelling and discharge. She may also use a swab to take a sample from the vagina. A quick look under the microscope or a lab test will show if yeast is causing the problem.

Yes, but it is rare. Women usually do not get yeast infections from sex. Instead, a weakened immune system is the most common cause of yeast infections.

For more information on yeast infections, call the National Women's Health Information Center (NWHIC) at 1-800-994-9662 or contact the following organizations: This information was adapted from fact sheets from the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.