explain the difference between a yeast and uti?

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can someone explain the difference between a yeast infection & uti?!?

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Vaginal thrush is itching around the vulval area may be the result of a vaginal infection (usually fungal), cystitis, or a rash (possibly caused by sensitivity to toiletries or synthetic underwear).

Vaginal fungal infections are caused by a yeast-like fungus, Candida albicans. This condition is commonly called thrush. A woman with vaginal thrush will normally complain of vulval soreness, itching and a burning sensation. There may be a thick white discharge like cottage cheese.

Occasional recurrent episodes may be treated with vaginal antifungals. These antifungals are available over-the-counter from pharmacists. As the creams may themselves cause vulval irritation in some women, prolonged symptoms that persist after treatment must be reviewed by a doctor.

Urinary tract infections: The kidneys control the amount of water in the blood and filter out waste products to form urine. Each kidney has a tube called a ureter, which joins the kidney to the bladder. The urine leaves the kidneys via the ureters and enters the bladder. The bladder ‘signals’ the urge to urinate and urine leaves the body via a tube called the urethra.

The urinary system is designed to minimise the risk of infection by preventing the urine from flowing back up into the kidneys. Despite this, urinary tract infections are very common - particularly in women, babies and people of advancing age - with around 250,000 Australians affected every year.

Types of infections
Urinary tract infections are caused by micro-organisms or germs, usually bacteria. The different types of urinary tract infection can include:

Urethritis - infection of the urethra
Cystitis - infection of the urine, which affects the bladder
Pyelonephritis - infection of the kidneys.

Yeast infection is an infection in your vagina, near the opening. A Urinary Tract infection is in your urinary tract--your bladder, sometimes your kidneys, your urethra. Nothing to do with your vagina except that that's where the pee exits--near your vagina.

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