Can you get a yeast infection in your belly button?

Question

It is very sore, red and itchy.

I used a swab and cleaned it with alcohol and almost jumped out of my skin.

Answer 1

Actually that can happen. Yeast is a bacteria called candida that is already present  in and on the body and it thrives anywhere that is damp, dark, and moist. Like big breasted women get them under their breast sometimes and babies can get it their mouth and it's called thrush.

Answer 2

no you can not

Answer 3

Absolutely. You can develop a yeast infection, commonly called thrush, around any moist area.

Answer 4

If you have poor hygiene or a compromised immune system, sure!