Question 1

recurrent sore throat,purulent lesion (1 or 2) on one or both tonsils.no bacteria or fungi detected by lab tests (done twice).no fever.what can it be?

Accepted Answer

Mono?: Hopefully mono has been checked, though you didn't mention viral tests. Also, even if it is not mono there are mono like illnesses we can't (or don't routinely) check for.

Question 2

in the morning, i have thrush pretty bad, have to rince, my mouth, with water, for a couple, of minutes, to get the slime, out of my mouth. i think mouth thrush,is a fungus, is this correct. is water and baking soda ok to use.or is there medication?

Accepted Answer

: Most white coatings in the mouth are not yeast infection (thrush); and yeast is unlikely if not predisposed to it, e.g. immune deficiency, malnutrition. recent antibiotic treatment, and a few others.  In any case, you cannot and should not assume any particular cause without professional examination. See your doctor. Good luck.

Question 3

had hpv since dec 2016. had sex 2 weeks ago. saw small yellow on right tonsil, need to clear throat sometimes. no pain, no fever. cancer or fungus??

Accepted Answer

Probably neither: It is highly unlikely that you have fungal infection or cancer from sex two weeks ago. Even though you had HPV, still get vaccine to prevent infection with other strains of HPV. If you miss your period by 4-5 days, do a home pregnancy test. If the result is negative repeat the test 4-5 days later unless you get a period by then. Use first morning urine and follow the instructions for the test carefully.
If you do not wish to be pregnant, use contraception all the time, every time. You may consider implanted contraceptive, or IUD. 
Practice safe sex.

Question 4

skin scraping for fungus test on mouth is positive, what does that mean? is it something serious?

Accepted Answer

It means: It means you have fungus and this can be treated with oral or topical meds.

Question 5

what can cause fungus of the mouth?  hiv negative

Accepted Answer

Candida: You don't need to be HIV + to have a fungal mouth infection. Other conditions that may lower your ability to fight of fungal infections includes using a steroid inhaler, being immunosuppressed for transplants, autoimmune disorders. Drug  side effect of dry membranes (xerostomia) is misdx for this.

Question 6

can you advise me with mouth fungus treatment?

Accepted Answer

Candida infection: is treated with antifungal medications, which are generally taken for 10 to 14 days. You should see a medical doctor as well so that any underlying health problems can be treated. Take care.

Question 7

my 19 month old daughter is constantly biting her nails or having her fingers in her mouth. im not sure if its because of this, but it looks as if she has a fungus on her right middle finger. what can i use for that nail?

Accepted Answer

Usually bacteria: In decades as a pediatrician I never had one of these turn out to be a fungus.They are usually simple skin or mouth germs. Treating them repeatedly with hydrogen peroxide will usually help it heal. If not the doc may need to prescribe something.

Question 8

if i have some form of fungus overgrowth like a yeast in my mouth, should my girlfriend be treated also? if she has or has not symptoms?

Accepted Answer

No worry: Oral thrush (Candida Albicans=fungus ) is not contagious, meaning it cannot be passed to others. However, If you think you have thrush, the best thing you can do is to see a dentist/physician for definitive diagnosis and treatment.

Question 9

my girlfriend's dealing w/ red, enflamed sores around her mouth since thanksgiving 2013. 8 weeks. nothing has seem to improve cept lotrimin (clotrimazole). fungus?

Accepted Answer

Herpes simplex?: This sounds superficially like herpes, but without seeing them there is no way to be sure. May be yeast infection but that would be very very unusual. She needs to be seen and examined by a knowledgeable physician. Good luck.

Question 10

i have redness and dryness that developed in corner of my mouth.is there any chance i developed ang. chelitis from a fungus ive had on finger?

Accepted Answer

Cheilitis: Cheilitis develops more as a result of local factors at the angle of the mouth than from any introduced fungus.  The fungus that causes cheilitis is usually candida species whereas the fungus in nails is not candida species.

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Recurrent sore throat,purulent lesion (1 or 2) on one or both tonsils.no bacteria or fungi detected by lab tests (done twice).no fever.what can it be?

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In the morning, i have thrush pretty bad, have to rince, my mouth, with water, for a couple, of minutes, to get the slime, out of my mouth. i think mouth thrush,is a fungus, is this correct. is water and baking soda ok to use.or is there medication?

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Had hpv since dec 2016. had sex 2 weeks ago. saw small yellow on right tonsil, need to clear throat sometimes. no pain, no fever. cancer or fungus??

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Skin scraping for fungus test on mouth is positive, what does that mean? is it something serious?

A member asked:

What can cause fungus of the mouth? hiv negative

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Can you advise me with mouth fungus treatment?

A member asked:

My 19 month old daughter is constantly biting her nails or having her fingers in her mouth. im not sure if its because of this, but it looks as if she has a fungus on her right middle finger. what can i use for that nail?

A member asked:

If i have some form of fungus overgrowth like a yeast in my mouth, should my girlfriend be treated also? if she has or has not symptoms?

A member asked:

My girlfriend's dealing w/ red, enflamed sores around her mouth since thanksgiving 2013. 8 weeks. nothing has seem to improve cept lotrimin (clotrimazole). fungus?

A member asked:

I have redness and dryness that developed in corner of my mouth.is there any chance i developed ang. chelitis from a fungus ive had on finger?

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