What Is a Male Yeast Infection?
4. What Are Risk Factors of Male Yeast Infections?
There are some risk factors associated with male yeast infections. They include having sexual intercourse with a partner who has a yeast infection, being uncircumcised, and failing to bathe frequently and properly. Using certain scented personal hygiene products may also increase your risk of developing a yeast infection.
Additional risk factors include having diabetes, using antibiotics for a prolonged period of time and being obese. Individuals who have HIV, or impaired immune systems for any reason, may be at higher risk of developing a yeast infection than healthy individuals with effective immune systems.
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