Grosse Point Park Candida: Candidiasis is a fungal infection caused by a yeast (a type of fungus) called Candida. Some common types are Vaginal Yeast Infection, Cutaneous Candidiasis, and Oral Thrush. Candidiasis is a fungal infection caused by a yeast (a type of fungus) called Candida. Some common types are Vaginal Yeast Infection, Cutaneous Candidiasis, and Oral Thrush.