What causes yeast infections, and how do you get rid of them?

The vagina harbors hundreds of different kinds of microorganisms. Candida yeasts are usually present in small quantities and most of the time, these fungi are harmless. But, under certain conditions, Candida yeasts can cause infections. One species in particular is the usual culprit of vaginal yeast infections. So, how exactly does a yeast infection happen? Liesbeth Demuyser investigates.

Length: 05 min

Educator: Liesbeth Demuyser

Director: Mette Ilene Holmriis, The Animation Workshop

Narrator: Alexandra Panzer

Animator: Maria Sandvig

Music: Stephen LaRosa

Sound Designer: Stephen LaRosa

Director of Production: Gerta Xhelo

Producer: Anna Bechtol, The Animation Workshop

Associate Producer: Sazia Afrin

Editorial Director: Alex Rosenthal

Script Producer: Cella Wright

Script Editor: Alex Gendler