yeast infection
nounDefinition of yeast infection
: 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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Misty Dotson, a single mother in Utah, started going to Planned Parenthood as doctors’ bills for treating recurring yeast infections mounted. — David Crary, BostonGlobe.com, "Planned Parenthood seeks cash after bailing from US program," 22 Aug. 2019 Mindy Dotson, a single mother in Utah, started going to Planned Parenthood as doctors' bills for treating recurring yeast infections mounted. — David Crary, Fortune, "Planned Parenthood Seeks Cash After Bailing From Title X Program," 22 Aug. 2019 Misty Dotson, a single mother in Utah, started going to Planned Parenthood as doctors’ bills for treating recurring yeast infections mounted. — David Crary, The Denver Post, "Planned Parenthood seeks cash after bailing from Title X program," 22 Aug. 2019 One diagnosed her with a yeast infection and the other with folliculitis, a condition caused by inflamed skin follicles. — Maggie O'neill, Health.com, "What to Know About Pemphigus Vulgaris, a Rare Disorder That Caused A Woman's Vulva To Swell and Blister," 29 July 2019 Recurrent yeast infections can be super frustrating. — Korin Miller, SELF, "Recurrent Yeast Infections Are the Worst—Here's How to Handle Them," 18 July 2019 According to Healthline, BV typically has a fishy odor, whereas yeast infections are itchier and produce cottage cheese-like discharge. — Yerin Kim, Seventeen, "What Are the Symptoms of Bacterial Vaginosis and How Do I Know if I Have It?," 18 Sep. 2018 Fortunately, most yeast infections are easily treated with over-the-counter medication, such as Monistat or a tablet that your doctor can prescribe. — Elizabeth Durand Streisand, Good Housekeeping, "What the Color of Your Vaginal Discharge Means, According to Gynos," 27 Nov. 2018 Try to avoid heavy meals (pastas, breads, and excessive sugars) which can cause yeast infections. — Essence, "Ask An OB-GYN: How Can I Keep My Lady Parts Fresh In The Summer?," 19 July 2019These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'yeast infection.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
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