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I've been diagnosed with oral thrush even though i have no symptoms and i didnt know i had it is it dangerous can i spread it to my eyes by touching?

Q: i've been diagnosed with oral thrush even though i have no symptoms and i didnt know i had it is it dangerous can i spread it to my eyes by touching?

: Oral yeast infection (thrush) is not dangerous at all, and is rarely if ever spread to the eyes or other body sites.

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Dr. Hunter Handsfield answered

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Oral yeast infection (thrush) is not dangerous at all, and is rarely if ever spread to the eyes or other body sites.

Dr Kuitems agreed

Answered 4/9/2023

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A member asked:

I've been diagnosed with oral thrush even though i have no symptoms and i didnt know i had it is it dangerous can i spread it to my eyes by touching?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Hunter Handsfield answered

Dr Kuitems agreed

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