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

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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.

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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

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