What causes yeast infections, and how do you get rid of them? - Liesbeth Demuyser

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What causes yeast infections, and how do you get rid of them? - Liesbeth Demuyser

TED-Ed Lesson: The vagina harbors hundreds of different kinds of microorganisms. Candida yeasts are usually present in small quantities and most of the time, these fungi are harmless. But, under certain conditions, Candida yeasts can cause infections. One species in particular is the usual culprit of vaginal yeast infections. So, how exactly does a yeast infection happen? Liesbeth Demuyser investigates.
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