The fungus can be passed back and forth when people have sexual intercourse, oral sex or anal sex. It can also start growing for other reasons. Any time Signs of Infection A woman will have a discharge from her vagina that is white and looks like cottage cheese. Her vagina may itch or burn. A man can have a rash on his penis, and it may itch or burn.
Babies can get a yeast infection in the mouth and throat.
Tests Liquid from the woman's vagina or the man's penis can be checked under a microscope, or other tests can be done. There is medicine in the form of a cream or suppository for the woman to use in her vagina. A man can use the cream on his penis. It is available without a prescription. Be sure that you do have yeast before treating yourself.