Bipolaris spp. in the vagina
Most species of the genus Bipolaris are subtropical and tropical plant parasites, with three species isolated from clinical samples: B. cynodontis, B. micropus and B setariae1. Several well-documented human pathogens originally in the Bipolaris genus have been transferred out into the genus Curvularia (B. australiensis, B. hawaiiensis and B spicifera)2.
Aspergillus vulvovaginal infections
Aspergillus can cause vulvovaginal infections in women that resemble a regular Candida-related yeast infection, with similar symptoms of itching and soreness. Aspergillus species can be transmitted by food, air, or direct contact, and are found uncommonly in chronic recurrent vaginal infections.
Candida parapsilosis
We discuss a less commonly found vulvovaginal yeast pathogen.
Treating a yeast infection with no money
If you can't afford expensive probiotics and tests, there are a couple of very cheap tricks to solving yeast infections.
Where can I buy boric acid from?
Woman Seeking Boric Acid.
Do not pay a lot for boric acid powder! It is a cheap product
Boric acid is a cheap product like salt, so don't spend lots of money buying pretty vagina capsules (unless you want to).
Vaginal boric acid fact sheet
Boric acid is a management strategy for yeast or bacterial infections.
Study: Coriander and thyme essential oils for vaginal infections
A study takes a closer look at whether coriander and thyme essential oils work on biofilms.
What CFU should the probiotics I use be?
Probiotic capsules should have as many CFUs as possible, with a properly tailored variety of bacteria and species.
Vulvar and vaginal tinea (tinea genitalis, ringworm)
Vulvar and vaginal tinea is a skin fungal infection that may present with dry, itchy, sore skin around the genital/crotch area.