White tongue may not: White tongue may not be yeast, especially if not discomfort. Yeast in the mouth is normal. Overgrowth is not; associated with recent antibiotic use, oral, iv, or inhaled steroids, severe illness, altered immune status, chemorx, etc.. Brush your tongue, may simply be bacterial coating, or food debris. Yeast is generally adherent.
Answered 7/26/2012
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Candidiasis/thrush: A fungal infection can cause inflammation in the mouth, nose, throat, genitals and any consistently moist area like a fold of skin. The clinical signs can be fever, pain, intense itching and rash in addition the white coating of the tongue and throat. See your doctor for an evaluation.
Answered 12/10/2013
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