How to Use yeast infection in a Sentence

yeast infection

noun
  • That doesn't mean that every dip in a pool will lead to a yeast infection.
    Elizabeth Gulino, refinery29.com, 3 Aug. 2021
  • These factors can cause yeast overgrowth (and in turn, a yeast infection in the mouth area).
    Women's Health, 27 Jan. 2023
  • These side-effects include thrush, a yeast infection of the mouth.
    Felix Gussone, NBC News, 3 Mar. 2018
  • As far as treatment goes, OTC ointments or creams for yeast infections should do the trick.
    Sarah Bradley, Women's Health, 20 June 2023
  • Here are some common yeast infection causes to keep on your radar: 1.
    Amy Marturana Winderl, SELF, 6 Oct. 2020
  • Already have a yeast infection that brought on anal itching?
    Women's Health, 17 Mar. 2023
  • Thrush is a common yeast infection characterized by white patches on the tongue and cheeks.
    Nicole Harris, Parents, 28 June 2023
  • Try to avoid heavy meals (pastas, breads, and excessive sugars) which can cause yeast infections.
    Essence, 19 July 2019
  • That can lead to dryness, which can lead to tearing, which can lead to things like yeast infections and bacterial vaginosis.
    Katie Heaney, The Cut, 30 May 2018
  • Keep in mind that young children might instead get a diaper rash, and boys might get urethritis, a yeast infection of the urethra.
    Barbara Brody, Woman's Day, 29 June 2017
  • Are the pangs in my bladder a sign of a urinary tract infection (UTI), a yeast infection, or something else entirely?
    Beth Krietsch, SELF, 5 July 2023
  • Anyone who's ever sat around for too long in a wet swimsuit knows the annoyance of a summer yeast infection, for instance.
    Molly Longman, refinery29.com, 20 May 2022
  • The rapper, never one to mince words, talks beefing with other rappers, her life in 25 years, and getting a yeast infection from hotel soap.
    Essence.com, 31 Oct. 2017
  • What is the fastest way to get rid of a vaginal yeast infection? Home remedies for yeast infections Home remedies to avoid Can a yeast infection go away on its own?
    Zee Krstic, Good Housekeeping, 9 Apr. 2023
  • Three out of four women are diagnosed with a yeast infection at some point in their life, according to a recent survey.
    Redbook, 17 Aug. 2017
  • For this one, too, call a doc; yeast infections need to be treated by a medical professional.
    Ashley Martens, Men's Health, 30 Mar. 2023
  • That’s what happens in vaginal yeast infections, for instance, and also in infections that bloom in the mouth and throat or bloodstream when the immune system breaks down.
    Maryn McKenna, WIRED, 13 July 2018
  • As many of us know a little too well, yeast infections are incredibly common.
    Lindsey Lanquist, SELF, 16 Feb. 2018
  • Smelly skin is often a telltale sign of a bacterial or yeast infection.
    Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 19 Oct. 2022
  • Mason says painful urination is one of the most telltale yeast infection symptoms in women.
    Tehrene Firman, Woman's Day, 30 July 2018
  • That's why people with eczema can also get bacterial and yeast infections in those folds where sweat collects.
    Amanda Gardner, Health, 14 Sep. 2023
  • The most common cause of yeast infections is a fungus called Candida albicans.
    Amanda Gardner, Health, 25 Sep. 2023
  • Candida auris, or C. auris as it's known, has an origin that can be traced back to Japan in 2009, when a patient contracted a novel yeast infection in their ear canal.
    The Enquirer, 20 Apr. 2023
  • Candidiasis is a yeast infection that does occur in the intestinal tract.
    Daniel Funke, USA TODAY, 5 Nov. 2021
  • First of all, this sounds like a horrible yeast infection or case of bacterial vaginosis waiting to happen.
    Monique Judge, The Root, 15 Feb. 2018
  • In 1967, his wife became ill with fevers, an omnipresent yeast infection as well as the same respiratory infections that lurked in her husband.
    Rebecca Kreston, Discover Magazine, 22 Oct. 2012
  • Perhaps, he was told when finally visiting the family doctor months later, the pain was related to a yeast infection on the tongue.
    Kate Baggaley, Popular Science, 5 Mar. 2021
  • This is why experts advise against using at-home yogurt remedies for vaginal yeast infections.
    Elizabeth Pratt, Health, 21 Aug. 2023
  • Thrust Avoidance - helps prevent nipple thrush, a yeast infection around the nipple that can occur from frequent breastfeeding.
    Dallas News, 18 Jan. 2023
  • From there, there are treatment options: For yeast infections, there are various forms of over-the-counter antifungal creams, ointments, and suppositories available in different strengths, like Monistat.
    Mara Santilli, SELF, 26 Jan. 2024

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