Yeasts are fungi that can infect many parts of your body including the vagina. Yeast infection of the vagina also known as vulvovaginal candidiasis is one of the most commonly found vaginal infection that women experience. A report published in The Lancet observes that vulvovaginal candidiasis is the second most common infection of vagina after bacterial vaginosis. Vaginal yeast infections can be quite painful causing itching and irritation in the vagina. The symptoms of this fungal infection may range from mild to moderate. The manifestations include: Itching and irritation in the vagina and vulva A burning sensation especially during intercourse or