including bacteria, protozoans, and
yeast. Vaginal
yeast infection, which is the most common form of vaginitis, is often referred to as vaginal Candidiasis.
Conditions that may predispose women to developing vaginal yeast infections include diabetes mellitus, pregnancy, oral contraceptives, douches or perfumed vaginal hygiene sprays. The most common symptom of a vaginal yeast infection is itching in the vaginal or vulvar area.