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What causes you to get a yeast infection ?
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Overgrowth : Yeast infections occur most commonly in folds of skin where sweat and moisture accumulate. If temperatures are high, naturally found yeast on the skin overgrow. Also being on an antibiotic may kill normal skin bacteria and allow yeast to overgrow.
Answered 5/28/2013
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