Yeast infection is a condition known to many, many people. Known by many names: vulvovaginal candidiasis (VVC), thrush, candidal vaginitis, monilial vaginitis,and monilial infection.
The majority of yeast infections are caused by a type of yeast called Candida Albicans. Candida Albicans is a normal organism which grows either on or in our bodies. Yeast cells can be found inside our digestive track, on genitals and some people even have candida on their skin.