Just when we thought f*ckbois were the worst thing to plague reality dating shows, an Aussie series has been battling a yeast infection outbreak on set.

According to The Daily Telegraph, production sources dished that a yuge number of cast and crew from an unidentified show have suffered the thrush flare-up in recent weeks.

The fungal infection reportedly hit several female members of the crew after they were prescribed antibiotics to douse a mass infection of gastro.

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Just when we thought f*ckbois were the worst thing to plague reality dating shows, an Aussie series has been battling a yeast infection outbreak on set. Source: Nine.

However, representatives from several hit dating series — Love Island, Beauty and the Geek, Heartbreak Island and The Real Love Boat — have denied that their productions have been affected by a thrush outbreak.

The publication also noted that “morale on the set of the unidentified show is said to have plummeted as irritability rose and discomfort set in while producers attempt to capture the cast being amorous”. And no wonder!

And, as if abstaining from loved-up behaviour wasn’t bad enough, just wait until you hear what else they had to give up!

The Daily Telegraph noted that tensions rose after “medics recommended affected cast and crew abstain from consuming alcohol during treatment”. Yikes.

So… What Is Thrush?

For those who have been fortunate enough to never have experienced thrush, here’s why it’s such a big (and annoying AF) deal.

Warning: the following goes into detail about bodily functions so, continue reading at your own risk.

The common infection occurs when a yeast called Candida albicans overgrows inside certain parts of the body. This is usually in warm, moist (sorry) areas, including the mouth and ears, but most commonly the vagina.

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Symptoms can include intense itchiness, thick discharge, redness, soreness and discomfort.

To combat the fungal infection, treatments can vary from anti-yeast pessaries or creams that can be purchased over the counter.

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