What is yeast infection and is the symptoms?

Just that...: Usually meaning a monilial infection with vaginitis the most common. Moist areas in the body may be affected for those with impaired immunity, systemic invasion can occur. Use of inhaled cortisone for asthma can also cause throat infection especially if the throat is not rinsed out after the inhalation. As for the candida theory, it is more fantasy than real with no scientific proof.

Yeast sites vary: Yeast infections usually occur in the oral passages, vagina, foreskin and penis, and in the skin where there are creases and warm moist areas( armpits, groin, breasts) itchy rashes appear. Taking antibiotics kills the good bacteria allowing the yeast to grow. High blood sugar and taking cortisone type medications also favor yeast growth. Yeast can be transmitted during sexual activity as well.

Vaginal yeast infx: A vaginal yeast infection is a type of vaginitis — inflammation of the vagina — characterized by vaginal irritation, intense itchiness and vaginal discharge. A vaginal yeast infection affects your vagina and the tissues at the opening to your vagina (vulva). Vaginal yeast infection — also called vaginal candidiasis — is very common, and easily treatable.

Itchy..: ...With yellow curd like discharge and red vulva. Often confused with vulvar skin irritation which may be treated with 1% Hydrocortisone cream.