What Is a Yeast Infection?
6. Risk factors
Anybody can get a yeast infection, but some people are more likely to become infected than others are. This includes people that take certain oral contraceptives, and women that are pregnant. People that are on estrogen hormone therapy are also more likely to develop a yeast infection.
Diabetes that is not well managed can also increase the likelihood of somebody developing the condition. People who use antibiotics are also at a higher risk as the antibiotics can also kill friendly bacteria, thus disrupting the balance. People with HIV or other medical conditions that weaken the immune system are also in a higher risk category, along with people that take medication that can weaken the immune system.
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