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Health Help for You The A-Z Of Health Care: "The cause of yeast infection can be due to several different factors. A yeast infection occurs when there is an overgrowth of the candida albicans fungus, which is a normal inhabitant of the mouth and vagina. Normally, the growth of the fungus is kept in check by certain bacteria, but when things get out of balance, an overgrowth may occur and result in a yeast infection. Normally, when people think of yeast infections, most often they refer to vaginal yeast infection, though the condition can occur in other areas of the body including the mouth (thrush) and other internal areas of the body. Often, people think of the condition as a problem that only occurs in women, but the infection can occur in men and infants also. One cause of yeast infection may be due to the type of clothing that is worn. Yeast tends to thrive in warm, moist environments. And women who wear tight clothing or non cotton underwear that cannot wick moisture away from the body or breathe easily seem to be more prone to the condition. Other causes of yeast infections include chemicals in dyes, inks and perfumes; condoms; and even your diet. If you are allergic to the chemicals in your clothing or bath products, this may result in an atmosphere in which candida albicans thrives and results in a uncomfortable yeast infection. This is the reason that it is best to choose products that are natural and do not contain such chemicals. Condoms may also result in a yeast infection for many women. Added lubricants that contain the spermicide nonoxynol-9 may have an adverse affect for many women and cause an infection"