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Yew poisoning
National Library of Medicine — The Yew plant is a shrub with evergreen-like leaves. Yew poisoning occurs when someone eats pieces of this plant. Taxine is found in various kinds of the Yew plant. The poison is in most parts of the Yew plant, but the highest amount is in the seeds.More…
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Yellow fever
National Library of Medicine — Yellow fever is a viral infection transmitted by mosquitoes. Yellow fever is caused by a small virus that is spread by the bite of mosquitoes. This disease is common in South America and in sub-Saharan Africa. Anyone can get yellow fever, but the ...More…
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Yeast infections and yogurt
National Library of Medicine — Several studies have suggested that one cup of yogurt a day (only the kind that has acidophilus bacteria) may reduce the frequency of vaginal yeast infections. Check the label for the statement "contains live cultures" or similar text. Does ...More…
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MedlinePlus Medical Encyclopedia: Oleander
National Library of Medicine — Rosebay poisoning; Yellow oleander poisoning; Thevatia peruviana poisoning Oleander poisoning occurs when someone sucks nectar from the flowers or chews leaves from the oleander or yellow oleander plant. Poisoning can also happen if you eat honey ...More…
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Vaginal yeast infection
National Library of Medicine — Yeast infection - vagina; Vaginal candidiasis; Monilial vaginitis This is a vaginal infection caused most commonly by the fungal organism Yeast infection may follow a course of antibiotics that were prescribed for another purpose. The antibiotics ...More…
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Sex-linked dominant
National Library of Medicine — Inheritance - sex-linked dominant; Genetics - sex-linked dominant; X-linked dominant; Y-linked dominant Sex-linked dominant is a rare way that a trait or disorder can be passed down through families. A single abnormal gene on the X chromosome can ...More…
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MedlinePlus Medical Encyclopedia: Yaws
National Library of Medicine — Yaws is a long-term (chronic) infection that mainly affects the skin, bones, and joints. Yaws is transmitted by direct contact with the skin sores of infected people. About 2 - 4 weeks after infection, the child develops a sore called a "mother ...More…
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Jaundice - yellow skin
National Library of Medicine — Yellow skin and eyes; Skin - yellow; Icterus; Eyes - yellow; Jaundice Jaundice is a yellow color in the skin, the mucous membranes, or the eyes. The yellow pigment is from bilirubin, a byproduct of old red blood cells. If you've ever had a ...More…
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Yawning - excessive
National Library of Medicine — Yawning involves opening the mouth involuntarily while taking a long, deep breath of air. This is usually done as a result of drowsiness or weariness. Excessive yawning is yawning that happens more often than would be expected, even if drowsiness ...More…
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MedlinePlus Medical Encyclopedia: Tularemia
National Library of Medicine — Deerfly fever; Rabbit fever; Pahvant Valley plague; Ohara disease; Yatobyo (Japan); Lemming fever Tularemia is an infection common in wild rodents. It is transmitted to humans by contact with infected animal tissues or by ticks, biting flies, and ...More…
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Cutaneous candidiasis
National Library of Medicine — Skin infection - fungal; Fungal infection - skin; Skin infection - yeast; Yeast infection - skin; Intertriginous candidiasis Cutaneous candidiasis is infection of the skin with candida fungus. The body normally hosts a variety of microorganisms, ...More…
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Candida esophagitis
National Library of Medicine — Candida esophagitis is a fungal or yeast infection of the esophagus, the tube that carries food from the mouth to the stomach. The condition is often a sign of a weakened immune system. The following raise your risk for Candida infections: Oral ...More…