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Oral thrush
Also called: oral candidiasis

An infection in which the fungus Candida albicans

accumulates in the mouth.

It's common in babies, people with immune deficiency and

those who use steroid sprays for asthma.

Treatable by a medical professional

Usually self-diagnosable

Lab tests or imaging rarely required

Short-term: resolves within days to weeks

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Symptoms

Usually self-diagnosable
Oral thrush causes white lesions on the tongue or inner
cheeks.

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Treatments

Treatment consists of anti-fungals

Unsweetened yoghurt or an anti-fungal medication can help.

Medications Lifestyle drug

Antifungal, Topical antiseptic and Throat lozenge
Dietary supplement

Consult a doctor for medical advice

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What are the symptoms of oral candidiasis?

Candidiasis in the mouth and throat can have

many di!erent symptoms, including:

White patches on the inner cheeks, tongue, roof of the

mouth, and throat (photo showing candidiasis in the
mouth)

Redness or soreness.

Cotton-like feeling in the mouth.

Loss of taste.

Pain while eating or swallowing.

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What causes oral candidiasis?

Drugs such as prednisone, inhaled corticosteroids, or

antibiotics that disturb the natural balance of
microorganisms in your body can increase your risk of oral
thrush. Other oral conditions. Wearing dentures, especially
upper dentures, or having conditions that cause dry mouth
can increase the risk of oral thrush. 23 Apr 2021

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Oral thrush - Symptoms and causes - Mayo Clinic

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How do you catch oral candidiasis?

Is oral candidiasis curable?

Oral thrush can usually be successfully treated with

antifungal medicines. These usually come in the form of
gels or liquid that you apply directly inside your mouth
(topical medication), although tablets or capsules are
sometimes used. 16 May 2022

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Mayo Clinic
23 Apr 2021 — Oral thrush — also called oral candidiasis
(kan-dih-DIE-uh-sis) — is a condition in which the fungus
Candida albicans accumulates on the ...

https://www.healthline.com › health

Oral Thrush: Symptoms, Causes,

Treatments, and Prevention - Healthline
Oral thrush is an infection caused by the Candida albicans
fungus. It's also known as oral candidiasis, oropharyngeal
candidiasis, or thrush.

Recurring Thrush How Do You Get Thrush? Opportunist

https://www.cdc.gov › fungal › thrush

Candida infections of the mouth, throat,

and esophagus | Fungal Diseases - CDC
Candidiasis in the mouth, throat, or esophagus is usually
treated with antifungal medicine. ... The treatment for mild to
moderate infections in the mouth or ...

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Oral Candidiasis - StatPearls - NCBI

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by M Taylor · 2021 · Cited by 7 — Oral candidiasis or thrush
is an infection of the oral cavity by Candida albicans. It was
first described in 1838 by pediatrician Francois ...

Continuing Education Activity Introduction Epidemiolog

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Oral thrush: Treatments, symptoms,

pictures, and contagiousness
Oral thrush is a fungal infection that develops on the mucous
membranes of the mouth. Common symptoms of oral thrush
include thick, white, or cream-colored ...

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Oral Thrush: Symptoms, Causes,

Treatments In Infants & Adults - WebMD
18 Jun 2020 — If you notice a strange white rash inside your
mouth, you may have a condition called thrush. It's also
called oral candidiasis.

https://dermnetnz.org › topics › oral...

Oral candidiasis | DermNet NZ

Oral candidiasis is a fungal infection ; Although candida is
present in 50% of the normal flora of healthy mouths, it
causes infection (candidiasis) when ...

https://my.clevelandclinic.org › health

Thrush: Causes, Symptoms, Diagnosis,

Treatments & Prevention
22 Oct 2019 — Thrush is a fungal (yeast) infection that can
grow in your mouth, throat and other parts of your body. In
your mouth thrush appears as a growth ...

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Oral thrush in adults - Illnesses &

conditions | NHS inform
16 May 2022 — Oral thrush is a fungal infection of the
mouth. It is not contagious and is usually successfully
treated with antifungal medication.

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Oral candidiasis - Postgraduate Medical

Journal
by A Akpan · 2002 · Cited by 1046 — Oral candidiasis is a
common opportunistic infection of the oral cavity caused by
an overgrowth of Candida species, the commonest being…

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