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A yeast infection is a common infection caused by a type of fungus called candida albicans. Yeast infections usually happen in warm, moist parts of the body, like the mouth, or vagina. We all have candida in our bodies, but usually it's kept in balance.
Because yeast infection symptoms can affect the vagina and surrounding tissue (called the vulva), a yeast infection is technically called vulvovaginal candidiasis, or VVC. Vaginal burning, soreness, redness, and inflammation of the vulva and labia are common, and may include swelling.