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Yeast infections in men
Yeast infections in men are common. Candida, the fungus that causes yeast infections, normally is present on skin, especially moist skin. When some contributing factor, such as having sex with a female partner who has a vaginal yeast infection, causes an overgrowth of candida, infection can result. Learn more from Dr. James Steckelberg, a Mayo Clinic infectious diseases specialist.
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