This infection is deadly when it causes cancer. Generally speaking, this virus does not cause infertility. But, if a woman has cervical cancer, she may have to have a hysterectomy, which would make her unable to have children in the future. This virus can cause Adult T-Cell Leukemia. 11 Genital yeast infections can sometimes be sexually transmitted through intercourse.
Yeast infections can occur through non-sexual means as well.
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