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Causes Although it is called an infection, yeast is really an "overgrowth" of what is normally present in or on the body. When conditions change, yeast increases and creates symptoms. The increase in yeast can be triggered by many factors...
Causes Scabies is caused by a tiny mite (Sarcoptes scabiei) that gets under the skin and lays eggs. Symptoms Symptoms are caused by an allergic reaction to the mite. The most common symptoms include: Itching and irritation on hands,...
Causes The most common causes of vaginitis are from an infection: Vaginal yeast - caused by the overgrowth of yeast normally found in the vagina Bacterial vaginosis - caused by the overgrowth of bacteria normally found in the vagina...
Causes Bacteria that cause urethritis, such as chlamydia and gonorrhea, are usually passed through unprotected oral, anal and vaginal (frontal) sex. Symptoms Common symptoms include: A slight burning feeling when peeing Itching inside...
Causes NGU is often caused by a bacterial infection (like chlamydia or gonorrhea), but it can also be caused by a virus or protozoa. Bacterial infections can be treated and cured with antibiotics. To find out if you have NGU, you need to...
Both men and women can get trichomonas, but it is more commonly found in women. Trichomoniasis can be cured with medication. Causes Trichomoniasis is passed through unprotected vaginal (frontal) sexual contact. The infection is most...
Causes Epididymitis is caused by bacteria that travel from the urethra or the bladder to the epididymis. A man can get epididymitis from: Most often chlamydia and gonorrhea Non-STI bacteria Men of any age who have unprotected insertive...
Causes Hepatitis A virus (HAV) is found in the stool of a person who has a hepatitis A infection. It is passed when a person eats or drinks something that has come in contact with stools. This is called ‘oral-fecal’ transmission. Common...
Most adults get hepatitis B for a short time and then get better. This is called acute hepatitis B. Sometimes the hepatitis B virus causes a long-term infection. This is called chronic hepatitis B. Most adults clear the virus, but babies...
There are two types of herpes simplex virus: herpes simplex 1 (HSV-1) and herpes simplex 2 (HSV-2). For many people, herpes is a minor skin condition that comes and goes without causing problems. HSV-1 is commonly found around the mouth,...