Taking antibiotics can trigger a yeast infection as the medicine may also kill off normal vaginal bacteria. — dpa
A yeast infection, also known as thrush or vaginal candidiasis, is a common vaginal infection caused by a type of fungus called Candida.
It is the second most common vaginal infection in women.
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