Is yeast a fungus or bacteria?

My daughter, the nurse, and I are arguing about this. I say it is bacteria and she says it is a fungus. read more

Yes, it is. Mushrooms and molds also fall into the fungi category. A fungus is not in the family of bacteria or viruses, but it can still cause an infection. Many people associate yeast infections with the vagina, and that is one type of yeast infection. read more

A black yeast has been recorded as a partner in a complex relationship between ants, their mutualistic fungus, a fungal parasite of the fungus and a bacterium that kills the parasite. The yeast has a negative effect on the bacteria that normally produce antibiotics to kill the parasite, so may affect the ants' health by allowing the parasite to spread. read more