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yeast infection,

n fungal infection caused by
Candida albicans; manifests as a superficial infection located in moist parts of the body. It affects the skin, oral mucous membranes, respiratory tract, and vagina. Rarely leads to endocarditis or a systemic infection. Also called
candidiasis.

Patient discussion about yeast infection.

Q. yeast infection

A. What about it? There are many kinds of yeast infections, practically almost every where in our body.

The page at wikipedia about it could be a good place to start with:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Candidiasis

Do you have a specific questions?

Q. Yeast infection in bloodstream How to get rid of yeast infection systemically.

A. there are several treatments and medications against systemic fungal infections, yeasts included. but in order to get treated you have to go through a proper diagnosis and a Dr. should check what kind of fungus you are having and prescribe the medication that fits it. me throwing all sort of medication names won't give you anything. this has to be checked out with a blood test and a culture.

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