Good Reasons For A Bacterial Yeast Infection

A candida infection can be described as a bacterial yeast infection and it is a very common infection for women. A candida infection and bacterial vaginosis can mimic each other with their symptoms, however they require completely different treatments.

Bacterial vaginosis is actually caused by the harmful bacterium Gardnerella. Bacterial vaginosis used to be called Gardnerella vaginitis because that was the bacteria that usually caused this infection.

Now a yeast infection is exactly what it sounds like an overgrowth of yeast. It is actually a fungal infection caused by candida. There are different types of candida infections, candida albicans is variety that causes problems for women.

Your body has a natural flora which is a combination of several things like your immune system and "good" bacteria. Anytime time this flora becomes unbalanced or disturbed it makes you vulnerable to getting an infection.

This could be something like you having to take antibiotics or you've had new yeast introduced in some way. Anything that may upset the balance between good and bad bacteria can cause you to get either one of these infections. Antibiotics are the number one reason for getting many types of candida infections and bacterial vaginosis.

A candida infection or yeast infection can be sexually transmitted between partners, I found that out with my husband the hard way. However bacterial vaginosis cannot be transmitted back and forth.

Men are lucky they usually experience no or very little symptoms of a mild yeast infection. However they are still capable of giving an infection back to you.

A vaginal white discharge is a symptom of a yeast infection in women. This dishcarge could be like crumbly blue cheese or cottage cheese anywhere from light to very thick.

You should expereince soreness around the vagina with quite alot of itchiness. Other symptoms may include painful urination and pain during intercourse.

Candida infections are common everything from thrush, athlete's foot, skin or a more serious infection like intestinal, digestive or even a systemic yeast infection. If left untreated candida infections can cause you many problems.

A systemic yeast infection is where candida has entered the blood stream and can really play havoc on all of your major organs. Now a systemic candida infection is rare but it can happen if you continue to ignore the signs.

You could try an over the counter treatment from your local pharmacy but it will only cure the symptoms and will not address the root of the problem. The best way to permanently cure any candida infection is to kill all of the candida in the whole body. It's the only way to be sure you won't be dealing with another infection in the near future.