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Can extremely high levels of stress cause thrush in adults?

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Dr. Hunter Handsfield answered

Specializes in Infectious Disease

Nope: Thrush is an infection caused by yeast, usually the type named Candida. Stress has absolutely nothing to do with it. See a doctor to confirm the diagnosis and get treatment advice. Good luck.

Dr Dosanjh and another doctor agreed

Answered 7/17/2019

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