Yeast infections, an overgrowth of yeast in the body, are rarely contagious. However, they can make sex uncomfortable, so try ...

Pregnant women are especially susceptible to yeast infections — here's how to keep uncomfortable symptoms at bay.

Candida auris, a deadly fungal infection, is spreading in Illinois and Indiana, part of a larger U.S. increase. Although first identified in Japan in 2009, the first U.S. case was reported in 2016.

A mysterious and dangerous fungal infection called Candida auris has emerged around the world. What you need to know about candida auris It is resistant to many antifungal medications, placing it ...

Candida auris, a type of yeast that spreads mostly in hospitals and senior care centers, can cause severe illness and death. Drug-resistant fungal infections like C. auris have been increasing ...

Candida infections are on the rise globally, ranging from mild mucosal infections, such as oropharyngeal and vulvovaginal candidiasis, to severe, life-threatening conditions, such as candidemia and ...

(NEXSTAR) – Health experts have been sounding the alarm for years on Candida auris, a drug-resistant fungus that’s hard to diagnose, hard to eliminate and hard to treat once it takes hold. The deadly ...

A case-control study finds multiple comorbidities, invasive devices, and low functional status are significantly associated with progression from colonization to clinical symptoms.

Two states north of Tennessee are experiencing an outbreak of a deadly fungal infection. And it's not the first time that it has caused worry. Candida auris, a potentially deadly fungal infection, has ...