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Spit test is positive for thrush i have white/yellowish tongue lesions inside lips, white patches on cheeks can the test work for a different infectio?

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Dr. Bernard Seif answered

Specializes in Clinical Psychology

If your doc says: You have thrush please follow what he/she says. White patches in throat and on tongue are an indicator of thrush. If it doesn't clear you can get tested for other things. Probiotics can help. A nutritionist or natural doc can guide you.

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Answered 4/8/2014

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