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Thrush is a yeast infection of the mucous membranes of the mouth and tongue. |
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Symptoms
Thrush appears as whitish, velvety lesions in the mouth and on the tongue. Underneath the whitish material, there is ...
Causes
Thrush is caused by forms of a fungus called Candida. This organism lives in your mouth and is usually kept in check ...
Tests
Your doctor or dentist can almost always diagnose thrush by looking at your mouth and tongue. These fungal lesions ha...
Treatments
For thrush in infants, treatment is often NOT necessary. It generally resolves on its own within two weeks. There are...
Complications
Candida can spread throughout your body, causing infection in your esophagus (esophagitis), brain (meningitis), heart...
Prevention
If you have frequent outbreaks of thrush, your doctor may recommend taking antifungal medication on a regular basis t...
Doctor Specialties
Call your doctor if: Your infant has had lesions in the mouth consistent with thrush for at least 2 weeks; Your infan...
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