The fungus that causes yeast infections is called
A)Histoplasma capsulatum.
B)Candida albicans.
C)Coccidioides immitis.
D)dermatophyte fungus.

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Candida albicans is the fungus responsible for most cases of yeast infections, also known as Candidiasis. Histoplasma capsulatum and Coccidioides immitis cause fungal infections that are not typically categorized as yeast infections. Dermatophyte fungus causes skin infections such as ringworm, athlete's foot, and jock itch.

The Fungus That Causes Yeast Infections Is Called