Candidiasis, also known as a yeast infection, occurs when the normal chemical balance of the vagina is disturbed, allowing for fungal growth.

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Candidiasis is caused by an overgrowth of the fungus Candida, which normally lives in the vagina in small numbers. When the balance between the normal bacteria and yeast in the vagina is disrupted, it can lead to an overgrowth of yeast and the development of a yeast infection.

Candidiasis, Also Known as a Yeast Infection, Occurs When the Normal