A yeast infection in the throat is a medical condition more commonly referred to as candida esophagitis. This type of infection develops when a naturally-occurring yeast called Candida albicans grows uncontrollably in the throat.

Yogurt is a home remedy sometimes recommended for the treatment and prevention of yeast infections. The active cultures in yogurt are thought to help fight off an overgrowth of yeast.

Probiotics are the good bacteria that normally inhabit your digestive tract but may become compromised due to stress, sickness or antibiotic usage.

Yeast exist by the millions all over and within our bodies. Usually these yeast are harmless, but sometimes they get comfortable and multiply. When this happens, you will usually know it by the rash, irritation and discharge that consequently develops. The area under your breasts is a common site for yeast infections.

The term "infected pore" or "infected hair follicle" is a fancy name for pimple. They come in a variety of shapes and sizes, including whiteheads, blackheads, cysts and your average pus-filled postule.

The pH of a liquid determines its acidity. By measuring how many protons, or hydrogen atoms, a chemical releases into a solution, you can determine how acidic the solution is. Acidity is measured on a pH scale, ranging from 0—highly acidic—to 14—highly alkaline or basic. Pure water is neutral, with a pH of 7.

Yeast infections are fairly common in children, especially after a round of antibiotics. According to babycenter.com, antibiotics kill off all bacteria, even the "good" kind that keeps yeast from overproducing.

The most common cause of fungal infections in the bowel is candida. The organism naturally occurs in the mouth, genital tract and intestines and grows out of control when the balance of beneficial bacteria is upset, usually by antibiotic use.

Yeast infections are a common occurrence for many women and cause uncomfortable symptoms including burning, itching, inflammation and thick discharge, MayoClinic.com reports. Many over-the-counter treatments exist that can cure your yeast infection.

Vaginal yeast infections are caused by an overgrowth of harmful bacteria known as candidas. This bacteria thrives in dark moist environments and causes irritation of the affected skin along with itching and burning. Home treatment can be very helpful in the early stages of a yeast infection.

Male yeast infections are not even remotely as common as female yeast infections are, but they can and do occur. A yeast infection, candidiasis, is caused by a fungus that likes to grow in warm, dark, moist places. That can include male genitals.

Tinea versicolor (TV) is a common skin condition caused by yeast overgrowth on the skin. The yeast lives normally on everyone's skin, but becomes overgrown in some people, especially during the warm summer months.