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What Causes a Yeast Infection?
What Are Yeast Infections And What Causes Them? Most vaginal yeast infections are caused by the organism Candida albicans. Yeast infections are very common and affect up to 75% of women at some point in their lifetime. The main symptom of a vaginal yeast infection is itching, some burning, discharge, and pain with urination or intercourse can also occur.