Why do I need a yeast test?Your health care provider may order a test if you have symptoms of a yeast infection. Your symptoms will vary, depending on where the infection is on your body. Yeast infections tend to happen in moist areas of the skin and mucous membranes. Below are symptoms of some common types of yeast infections. Your individual symptoms may vary.Yeast infections on the folds of the skin include conditions such as athlete's foot and diaper rash. Symptoms include:Bright red rash, often redness or ulcers in the skinItchingBurning sensationPimplesYeast infections on the vagina are common. Nearly 75% of women will get at least one yeast infection in their lifetime. Symptoms include:Genital itching and/or burningA white, cottage cheese-like dischargePainful urinationRedness in the vaginaYeast infection of the penis may cause:RednessScalingRashYeast infection of the mouth is called thrush. It is common in young children. Thrush in adults may indicate a weakened immune system. Symptoms include:White patches on the tongue and inside of cheeksSoreness on the tongue and inside of cheeksYeast infection at the corners of the mouth may be caused by thumb sucking, ill-fitting dentures, or frequent licking of the lips. Symptoms include:Cracks and tiny cuts at the corners of the mouthYeast infection in the nail beds can happen in the fingers or toes, but are more common in toenails. Symptoms include:Pain and redness around the nailDiscoloration of nailCracks in the nailSwellingPusWhite or yellow nail that separates from nail bed
