subject: A Candid Look Into Yeast Infections: Start Here! [print this page] How to treat a yeast infection? Browsing the internet will tell you that you are not the only one who suffers from this problem. I understand your situation because I personally suffered from this problem. In this post, you will reveal the most important information about yeast infection.
What are yeast infections?
They are infections confined specifically to the skin or mucous-like membrane, caused in human beings by a genus of fungi called Candida. It appears in laboratory-cultured agar plates as large, round colonies colored white, cream or whitish-gray.
What do you know about Candida albicans?
It lives peacefully with other flora in the human body, its growth kept in check by a certain bacteria. It makes its home inside the dark, warm, wet areas of the body. This is why yeast infections are found in areas such as the ears, the mouth, blood, etc.
Candidiasis is also known among public people as "yeast infection". In yeast form, it duplicates itself through budding. This means that the cells create genetic clones of themselves through bulbs that "grow" out of them. These bulbs stay attached to the parent cells for a while before letting go.
So, what actually causes yeast infection?
Generally, the human body's temperature must be at a specific level and the PH levels must be balanced. Both conditions are necessary for Candida albicans and its partner bacteria to grow without disturbing other flora.
But when the temperature and PH levels have been changed, these bacteria die. This leaves the Candida albicans cells free to change into fungi and to replicate with no control over this production.
What are the symptoms of Candid yeast infection?
Candida albicans fungi mark their territories during this population boom by causing any of these sensations: burning, itching, soreness, or tingling. Sometimes, two of these sensations can be felt at once. It is a bad idea to scratch the irritated areas, since this act would only compound the overgrowth of the fungi.
Who can most likely suffer from a yeast infection?
To avoid any infections, you should keep your general health at a good level. For this goal, you should eat healthy food and drink enough water per day. Besides, making exercises is strongly recommended. People, who do not follow a healthy lifestyle and suffer from problems like diabetics and underdeveloped immune system, are most likely supposed to yeast infection problems.
