Question 1

can you get oral thrush as result of chemo?

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Absolutely!: Oral thrush is simply a yeast infection in your mouth. This normally doesn't happen because cells in our immune system prevent the yeast from growing. However, chemotherapy harms those cells, allowing yeast to grow easily. Oral thrush is easy to treat with medicated mouth rinses. When your immune system fully recovers, it will stop occurring.

Question 2

can you use miconazole for oral thrush while using doxycycline?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Yes, you can use them together. There are no drug interactions between oral micnonazole and doxycycline.

Question 3

can you get meningitis from oral thrush and if so what is the likelihood? i have severe anxiety so i imagine i'm talking myself into a sore neck

Accepted Answer

Very unlikely: Very, very unlikely. Seek help from your dentist or oral surgeon. He or she can prescribe medication that will get rid of your thrush. Also, they can help you determine why this is happening and you can take steps to help prevent this problem in the future.

Question 4

can you get thrush or oral hairy leukoplakia just from common ebv or does there have to be a major condition associated that causes it? i'm scared

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Unrelated to EBV: Oral thrush, the overgrowth of candida albicans in the mouth, results  when the host immune system can’t maintain its natural defense against the  fungus always present in small numbers.  Normally, the  immune system depends on the common  oral  microorganisms to keep Candida under control. Use of antibiotics, or infection with HIV can result in thrush.

Question 5

is oral thrush dangerous?

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Not normally: Thrush is typically an uncomfortable but not dangerous condition in otherwise healthy people.

Question 6

how is oral thrush treated?

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Medication for 10-14: Days.While healthy children and adults can be effectively treated for thrush, the symptoms may be more severe and difficult to manage in those with weakened immune systems. Antifungal medications, which are generally taken for 10 to 14 days, are often prescribed to treat thrush. These medicines are available in tablets, lozenges, or liquids.

Question 7

how does oral thrush begin?

Accepted Answer

Low immunity: Oral thrush is a fungal infection of the oral membranes, and usually occurs in people whose immune status are reduced.  This can occur in people on antibiotics, in diabetics or immunosuppressed due to other illnesses or cancer.  Certain other medications can increase the risk as well.

Question 8

how can i treat oral thrush?

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Antifungal meds: True oral thrush is treated with anti fungal medications, such as diflucan (fluconazole).

Question 9

what do i do for oral thrush?

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Prescription med: There are several meds for this condition, but not available otc. Should have it checked to make sure that is what you have first...If it is confirmed thrush, I am sure you will be treated accordingly. You should also inquire about why you got thrush.
Good luck.

Question 10

how is oral thrush transmitted?

Accepted Answer

Let me help you.: Because the exact cause of an overgrowth of Candida Albicans in the mouth not known, the mode of transmission of oral thrush is also unknown. It is advisable not to have direct mouth-to-mouth contact with someone who has an active oral thrush infection.
Read more: how is Candida Albicans transmitted? | ehow.Com http://www.Ehow.Com/facts_5148118_candida-albicans-transmitted.Html#ixzz1lfnb8lkp.

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