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The truth about thrush

By Dr Brigid Monda

‘Thrush’ or ‘yeast’ is the layman’s term for vaginal candidiasis. It is caused by a yeast type of fungus called Candida Albicans that resides in the vagina, mouth and large intestines as a harmless non-paying long-term guest.

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