A yeast infection is a fungal infection on the skin or any mucous membranes. A yeast infection is caused by the fungus Candida, and thus is also referred to as candidiasis. The most common yeast infection sites are the vagina and vulva (vulvovaginal candidiasis), the nails (onychomycosis), and the mouth and/or throat (oral thrush). 1Although vulvovaginal candidiasis is more common than penile, both…
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A Guide to Proper Hygiene
Proper hygiene is one of the simplest and most effective methods of disease prevention. It encompasses the maintenance of healthy teeth, personal confidence, and good habits.1 In most cultures, hygiene is a key component of both socialization and as the development of relationships that are both sexual and non-sexual in nature. Improper hygiene can be attributed…