Candida auris, a deadly fungal infection that is resistant to drugs, has spread through U.S. health care facilities at "an alarming rate" in recent years, a new U.S. Centers for Disease Control and ...

A persistent yeast infection may require a different treatment. Or it may be another condition, such as bacterial vaginosis. A yeast infection is a common fungal infection that can develop when you ...

Candida parapsilosis, or C. parapsilosis, is a yeast that’s common on the skin and often harmless. It also lives in soil and on the skin of other animals. A healthy immune system can prevent C.

Despite how prevalent and uncomfortable they can be, yeast infections are usually manageable with the right care.

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved an antifungal drug to help patients with limited or no other treatment options. The drug, developed by Cidara Therapeutics and Melinta Therapeutics ...

Most people do not need urgent care for a yeast infection. But, if symptoms are severe or home remedies do not work, urgent care centers can provide fast access to treatment. A yeast infection, which ...

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says the deadly fungus Candida auris is spreading at an alarming rate in the U.S. Candida auris cases have skyrocketed in this country since 2019. Some ...

Hospital-acquired infections are not uncommon. They are a healthcare challenge because they can lead to complications that slow recovery from other health conditions. Fungal infections can affect ...

A person may be able to reduce symptoms of a male yeast infection and treat the condition at home. Various home remedies and over-the-counter (OTC) medications may help. A male yeast infection is a ...

Vulvovaginal candidiasis, commonly known as yeast infections or thrush, has a profound impact on the quality of life for millions of women worldwide. With an estimated half a billion infections ...