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A 44-year-old member asked:
What are the symptoms of yeast infections in babies?
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Dr. Ruben Nazarioanswered
Specializes in Pediatrics
White patches & rash: Babies commonly can have two types of yeast infections: thrush and diaper dermatitis. Thrush is a yeast infection in the mouth, and appears as white patches with a red base on the tongue and mouth. These can make it uncomfortable for your baby to feed. Diaper dermatitis is a bright red and scaly rash in round your baby's groin. Both infections are caused by a yeast or fungus called candida.
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Dr. Marcus Degrawanswered
Pediatrics 24 years experience
Red, blotchy rash: First off babies only get yeast on the outside, not inside like women do. Yeast, in babies, causes a beefy red blotchy rash in the diaper area. It's usually brighter red and worse than a regular diaper rash.
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Is mupirocin used for yeast infections in babies?
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Dr. James Fergusonanswered
Pediatrics 48 years experience
no: This is an antibacterial agent.It has little or no effect on a yeast.
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A 34-year-old member asked:
Symptoms of yeast infections?
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Dr. Keegan Duchicelaanswered
family medicine 16 years experience
Varied...: Itching, burning, thick whitish cottage cheese discharge. However, many times, the symptoms of a yeast infection can look like any other number of infections - and if you've never had a yeast infection diagnosed before, it might be better to get it checked out and confirmed by your doctor first.
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A 38-year-old member asked:
What are the signs and symptoms of yeast infections?
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Dr. Heidi Fowleranswered
Psychiatry 27 years experience
Yeast: Yeast can present with clumpy, white vaginal discharge to a watery, white discharge. Sometimes a discharge is not apparent. There is no odor. It can cause swelling and redness of vulva along with itching and burning pain. It may lead to pain with urination or intercourse.
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