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Skin scraping for fungus test on mouth is positive, what does that mean? is it something serious?
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It means: It means you have fungus and this can be treated with oral or topical meds.
Answered 2/27/2013
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Not usually: Everyone has a little fungus (candida) in their mouth. It usually surfaces as a problem (thrush) with immune system suppression (hiv, chemo, steroid use) or with antibiotic use. 1/2 hydrogen peroxide, 1/2 water swish and spit will often help. Dr's can also prescribe antifungals like diflucan, (fluconazole) or nystatin.
Answered 5/19/2016
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