Vulvovaginal candidiasis

[Marquetta]

This is commonly called a yeast infection.
It is usually caused by Candidia albicans which is a fungus normally found in small amounts in the vagina.
The most common symptoms of a yeast infection are itching and burning of the vulva, which sometimes results in redness and swelling of this area, [making sex] and urination painful. Vaginal discharge from yeast is sometimes described as [cottage] cheese-like because of its white and lumpy texture. There may be a [yeasty] odor.