Most yeast infections occur due to an overgrowth of Candida albicans. This fungus is part of a person’s natural microflora. The microflora refers to microorganisms that commonly live in or on ...

A type of fungus called Candida albicans causes most yeast infections. Other kinds of fungus can also cause them, but antifungal treatments usually target only Candida albicans. If a different ...