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yeast infection
noun
: infection of the vagina with an overgrowth of a normally present candidal fungus (Candida albicans) that is characterized by a discharge and inflammation
broadly
: an infection (such as thrush) caused by a yeast fungus or a yeast-like fungus
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In addition to figuring out the best way to treat a patient’s diabetes, doctors will typically treat the yeast infection with an antibiotic or over-the-counter antifungal cream.
—Angela Haupt, TIME, 18 Oct. 2024
These include: Thrush (oral yeast infection) Lichen planus Geographic tongue
In order to do this, your dentist will look in your mouth.
—Kelly Burch Published, Verywell Health, 2 Oct. 2024
If left untreated, yeast infections can worsen over time.6
Yeast infections are treated with antifungal medications.
—Wendy Wisner, Health, 29 Sep. 2024
Over-the-counter creams, like hydrocortisone or calamine, are effective for itchy rashes, while antifungal creams work for yeast infections and jock itch.
—Susan Bard, Verywell Health, 27 Sep. 2024
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Word History
First Known Use
1966, in the meaning defined above
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“Yeast infection.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/yeast%20infection. Accessed 5 Nov. 2024.
Medical Definition
yeast infection
noun
: an infection of the vagina with an overgrowth of a yeastlike fungus of the genus Candida (C. albicans) normally present in the vaginal flora and characterized by vaginal discharge and vulvovaginitis
broadly
: an infection (as thrush or tinea versicolor) caused by a yeast or yeastlike fungus
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