What is the cause of candida infection?

Candida is a strain of fungus that can cause an infection in your skin, among other locations. In normal conditions, your skin may host small amounts of this fungus. Problems arise when it begins to multiply and creates an overgrowth. read more

Yes, yeast infections can be contagious! "You can catch a yeast infection from a partner who has thrush [oral yeast] or a yeast infection of the penis," though that's more common among men who have a foreskin, says Boling. read more

What Causes Candida Yeast Infection There are about a dozen recognized causes of intestinal dysbiosis (or dys-function of the microbiome, or inner ecology) and candida overgrowth (CO). Causes range from obvious chemical and germ exposure to mind-body related causes. read more