A Vaginal Yeast Infection is Typically Caused By

Question

A vaginal yeast infection is typically caused by
A)Histoplasma capsulatum.
B)Candida albicans.
C)Aspergillus niger.
D)Saccharomyces cerevisiae.

Accepted Answer

Vaginal yeast infections are most commonly caused by Candida albicans, a type of fungus that is naturally present in the body but can overgrow in certain conditions, such as when the balance of bacteria in the vagina is disrupted. Histoplasma capsulatum, Aspergillus niger, and Saccharomyces cerevisiae are all different types of fungi, but are not typically associated with vaginal yeast infections.