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Yeast infection has several common causes. The yeast infection is caused by an overgrowth of the fungus Candida. Most often the type is Candia Albicans. Other names for Candida infections are monilial infections, thrush and candidiasis.

Candida Infection Causes And Results

Antibiotics kill not only the harmful bacteria from your strep throat or your infected finger but also helpful bacteria as well. One of the side effects of antibiotics is their inability to tell helpful bacteria from harmful bacteria.

When the helpful bacteria are killed off, the body's defense against the overgrowth happens. This is called a thrush infection.

Yogurt with live acidophilus cultures will help your body grow helpful bacteria to protect itself against further overgrowth of the thrush.

If you are given a prescription, check with your healthcare provider to make sure the antibiotic is truly necessary.

Your sexual partner can spread the infection back and forth to each other. Though unusual it is more apt to occur when the male partner has not be circumcised. If you have a yeast infection avoid sexual relations until the infection has gone.

A ping-pong yeast infection can be time consuming when trying to treat them. It is not fun and really can test a relationship.

Foods that increase blood sugar like sweet sugary foods can dramatically increase the growth of yeast. Doughnuts, pastries, and candies are foods that can cause a spike in blood sugar. The high blood sugar fuelsl the growth of yeast into fast growth mode.

Together with your healthcare provider you can determine the best course of action for you. Consider taking control of your health by checking out holistic healthcare alternatives.