Types of Yeast Infection
The different types of Yeast Infection of Candidiasis are:
• Oral candidiasis (Thrush): Yeast infection of the mouth and tongue.
• Perlèche (Angular cheilitis): Infection of the corners of the mouth resulting in cracking and splitting and in extreme causes bleeding.
• Candidal vulvovaginitis: Yeast infection of the Vagina.
• Candidal intertrigo: Yeast infections found in between folds of skin.
• Diaper candidiasis: Yeast infections in the region that are in contact with diapers in babies.
• Congenital cutaneous candidacies: Skin infection found in babies due to the yeast infected birth canals of the mother.
• Perianal candidiasis: Skin infection caused by Candida Albicans in the exit of the rectum.
• Candidal paronychia: Candidiasis of folds in nails.
• Erosio interdigitalis blastomycetica: Skin infection caused by Candida Albicans resulting in thin white oval patched of white skin on the sides of the fingers and on the web of the fingers.
• Chronic mucocutaneous candidiasis: Chronic yeast infection of the mouth, skin and nails due to the improper working of the immune system.
• Systemic candidiasis: An extreme Candidiasis infection where it enters the body’s bloodstream and vital organs. This is typically caused due to a compromised immune system.
• Antibiotic candidiasis (Iatrogenic candidiasis): Candidiasis infection resulting due to antibiotic usage causing competing bacteria to be killed and allowing for fungal growth to increase.






