Types of Yeast Infection
There are various types of yeast infection that affects both men, women and children. Learn more about these types of yeast infection.
Most types of yeast infection is caused by a fungal organism also known as Candidiasis which is a common cause of vaginitis in women. In fact, several types of yeast infection can be found in men and in children too. However women are more prone to yeast infection than men due to their internal sexual anatomy. For most part, yeast growth is controlled by the body’s immune system. However, when an imbalance occurs, the moist warm parts around the vagina can become a breeding ground for Candida which can be life threatening. Yeast growth can occur also in the mouth, as well as the skin and even inside the stomach and the intestines.
Oral Thrush
It is the most common yeast infection among children due to transmission of the organism during delivery or through breast-feeding and if the mother has yeast infection. Oral yeast infections are caused by an organism called Monilla Albicans. These are the white patches in the mouth area which can be seen on the inside of the cheek, on the hard and soft palate, tough, gums and lips. Oral thrush also includes gastrointestinal yeast infections and intestinal yeast infections. It should be noted that oral thrush can both be caused by yeast infection or other reasons.
Esophagitis
This type of yeast infection occurs when the oral thrush spreads to the esophagus. This infection makes it very painful and hard to swallow food and water.
Skin Yeast Infection
Skin Yeast Infection typicallt causes itching, rashes, cuts and sores around the groin area, underarms, under the breast, lower abdomen, under the folds of the buttocks, between fingers and toe nail are one of the symptoms of skin yeast infection.
Systemic Candidiasis
Systemic yeast infections are yeast infections in the bloodstream, liver and urinary tract when microscopic fungi evolve from its normal state. This infection is observed in patients suffering from AIDS or cancer since these groups of people have weakened immune system. It affects the whole body which can be fatal, if not treated.
Vaginal Yeast Infection
When itchiness, pain and discharge in vagina are present, it can be caused by Monilial vaginitis or vaginal candidiasis. Vaginal yeast infection is often caused by use of birth control pills, pregnancy, diabetes, unprotected sex, menstruation, hormonal changes and weak immune system.
Penile Yeast Infection
This type of yeast infection rarely occurs in men however is very painful. Men can acquire penile yeast infection when they have a very weak immune system and are having unprotected sex with their partners who have vaginal yeast infection. Diabetic men are also more prone to yeast infection as the sugar in urine helps the growth of yeast.
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