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How do a yeast infection and a bacterial infection differ?
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Yeast vs Bacteria: Yeast infections are caused by overgrowth of the candida fungus & are not due to bacteria.
Answered 5/31/2013
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Organism: Yeast infections are due to an commensal organism known as candida albicans. Bacterial infections can be due to a number of bacteria including staphylococcus, streptococcus, e. Coli, klebsiella, pseudomonas, or other bacteria. These are treated with different medications, so identifying the cause of an infection is important in treating it.
Answered 5/31/2013
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