Thrush is an oral infection caused by Candida yeast. It may also be called Candidiasis or Moniliasis. Babies and elderly adults are the most likely to get Thrush, but anyone can.

When most people hear the phrase yeast infection, they often think of vaginal yeast infections that are common among most women. However, it’s important to note that everyone can get a yeast infection.

Borrelia burgdorferi is a spiral shaped bacteria typically transmitted through tick bites responsible for the condition known as Lyme disease. The disease was named after the town in which it was first diagnosed in 1975: Lyme, Connecticut.

Approximately 75% of all women will experience at least one yeast infection within their lifetime. Of this 75%, approximately 40% will have a re-occurrence of this yeast infection. These statistics increase when compared to women with mobility restricted to the use of wheel chairs.

Typically, the word steroid has a negative connotation associated with athletics. However, there are two types of steroids, including anabolic steroids and corticosteroids.

The immune system is responsible for the prompt detection and elimination of any foreign or harmful substances. It is the main system responsible for the protection of the body from infection.

Yeast infections are caused by a particular fungus, most commonly Candida albicans. The overgrowth of the bacteria Candida albicans is known as a yeast infection.

Put simply, yes, it is possible for men to get yeast infections. Yeast infections are caused by particular microscopic yeast or fungi known as Candida. There exist over twenty species of Candida, the most prominent being Candida albicans.

Typically, yeast infections are not life threatening. However, if lack of proper and prompt treatment can lead to the development of certain complications that can be life threatening if certain circumstances are met.

Unlike the vagina, the urinary tract is usually sterile, meaning no organisms are present anywhere within it. When a particularly hardy microorganism is introduced to the urinary tract it can stick to the sides of these tubes and cavities causing painful inflammation when the immune system responds.