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A member asked:
One dr said not thrush . one said it is thrush. 4th day on nystatin rinse and havent noticed much change in my sore throat or tongue. i do not want to start diflucrin if its not thrush. what test should i ask for to be certain?
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Your doctor can get a specimen by scraping your tongue or cheek and send it for testing in order to confirm or rule out oral candidiasis.
Answered 6/10/2022
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