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Is candidiasis a yeast infection?

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Dr. Anatoly Belilovsky answered

Yes: Candida albicans is a type of yeast. It is not the same as baker's or brewer's yeast, though.

Dr Ali and another doctor agreed

Answered 6/24/2014

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