Other STIs and Genital Conditions

Yeast vaginosis 1

Yeast vaginitis (or vulvovaginal candidiasis) is usually caused by the species Candida albicans and is the second most common vaginal infection. 75% of women will experience at least one episode of yeast vaginitis in their lifetime. Predisposing factors are often absent but may include antibiotics, pregnancy, corticosteroids, diabetes mellitus, oral contraceptives and immunocompromise. Yeast vaginitis is rarely sexually transmitted.

photo reproduced with the permission of Dr. Marc Steben