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  2. Candidiasis - Wikipedia

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    Candidiasis is a fungal infection due to any species of the genus Candida (a yeast). [4] When it affects the mouth, in some countries it is commonly called thrush. [3] Signs and symptoms include white patches on the tongue or other areas of the mouth and throat. [3]

  3. Sexually transmitted infection - Wikipedia

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    [7] [8] The term sexually transmitted infection is generally preferred over sexually transmitted disease or venereal disease, as it includes cases with no symptomatic disease. [9] Symptoms and signs of STIs may include vaginal discharge, penile discharge, ulcers on or around the genitals, and pelvic pain. [1] Some STIs can cause infertility. [1]

  4. Vaginitis - Wikipedia

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    Disruption of the normal flora can cause a vaginal yeast infection. Vaginal yeast infection can affect women of all ages and is very common. The yeast Candida albicans is the most common cause of vaginitis. Specific forms of vaginal inflammation include the following types: Infectious vaginitis accounts for 90% of all cases in reproductive age ...

  5. Why Are Sexually Transmitted Infections on the Rise? - AOL

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    Accounting for inflation, the CDC said funding for STI prevention fell 40% from 2003 to 2019. And Congress kept money flat this year for "Title X" family planning clinics at $286 million.

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  7. Vaginal yeast infection - Wikipedia

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    The causes of excessive Candida growth are not well understood, [7] but some predisposing factors have been identified. It is not classified as a sexually transmitted infection; however, it may occur more often in those who are frequently sexually active. [1] [2] Risk factors include taking antibiotics, pregnancy, diabetes, and HIV/AIDS. [2]

  8. Reproductive system disease - Wikipedia

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    Reproductive tract infection (RTI) are infections that affect the reproductive tract, which is part of the reproductive system.For females, reproductive tract infections can affect the upper reproductive tract (fallopian tubes, ovary and uterus) and the lower reproductive tract (vagina, cervix and vulva); for males these infections affect the penis, testicles, urethra or the vas deferens.

  9. Vertically transmitted infection - Wikipedia

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    A vertically transmitted infection is an infection caused by pathogenic bacteria or viruses that use mother-to-child transmission, that is, transmission directly from the mother to an embryo, fetus, or baby during pregnancy or childbirth. It can occur when the mother has a pre-existing disease or becomes infected during pregnancy. Nutritional ...