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I have got an infection in my mouth and the affected area has become white. please suggest.
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Could be thrush or: I am not sure what infection you got, but traumatized area in mouth often turns whitish while healing. Aphthous ulcer (picture=canker sore--which is painful) are typically white as well. Some people do get thrush (fungal infection--as white patches in mouth) when taking antibiotic for bacterial infections etc...So, i can't tell for sure what you have from the info given. Consult doc. Good luck.
Answered 4/6/2013
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