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The fungi that exist in your skin cause yeast infection. Fungi require wet environment. When you shift the location of fungal growth, a yeast infection occurs. Has it ever occurred to you how organisms enter the skin?

Interestingly only adult women get yeast infection but never a child. Children get oral thrush but never in any other part of the body. Parents have surely heard of such misconceptions sometime during the growing years of their child. Children unfortunately often become victims of overgrowth of Candida which need to be limited only to the mouth. For such infections to occur, a warm and moist environment is needed.

Yeast infection causes: The diapers of your toddler who is just learning toilet habits would be the ideal place for Candida to settle as it simply loves a wet and warm place. Which are the favorite places for Candida to breed? When it comes to looks, it is not very dissimilar to thrush as it has the same white lumps and smells like rising bread. Yeast infection can be prevented if the child is kept dry and clean, especially during summer months.

Yeast infection affects mostly women because the genital area of women has more folds where Candida and grow and breed. Since boy babies also wear diapers which trap heat, they are also prone to be affected. Did you know that the same condition which is responsible for diaper rash is applicable to Candida overgrowth also?

Signs and symptoms of yeast infection

The symptoms of yeast infection would largely vary according to the site of infection. In the case of a vaginal infection, the symptoms include a burning sensation accompanied by thick and white or thin and watery discharge. The most frequent symptom for oral thrush would be some thick white patches on top of swollen red skin in the mouth. It is less itchy than outer skin infections but can bleed if you remove the white part. Because this causes pain during eating and drinking, ensure the child is well hydrated.

You need to remain alert for the causes of yeast infections. While an infection need not be dangerous or fatal it but may result in complications if left unattended. The symptoms which are mentioned above are the most common ones however, should you require further advice speak to your doctor.