Vaginal thrush is a fungal infection that causes irritation and swelling of the vagina and vulva (a woman’s external sexual organs).

Thrush is also known by a number of names including candida, vulvovaginal candidiasis, vulvovaginal candidosis, and vaginal yeast infection.

Thrush is most commonly caused by a type of fungus known as Candida albicans. The Candida species of fungus is found naturally in the vagina, and is usually harmless. However, if the conditions in the vagina change, Candida albicans can cause the symptoms of thrush.

It is not known exactly how changes that occur in the vagina trigger thrush, but it may be due to a hormone (chemical) imbalance. In most cases, the cause of the hormonal changes is unknown. However, some possible risk factors have been identified, such as taking antibiotics (medicines used to treat infections caused by bacteria).

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