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41f tongue turning white during covid infection. currently taking paxlovid. tongue has burning feeling. what is causing it and how to treat?
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There are several possible causes for a white tongue during a COVID-19 infection, including oral thrush, leukoplakia, or geographic tongue. Oral thrush is a fungal infection caused by Candida albicans that can occur when the immune system is weakened due to illness or medications. Seek personal medical now!
Answered 5/19/2023
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