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A member asked:

How long is it supposed to it take for oral thrush to go away?

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Dr. Vandana Kumra answered

Specializes in ENT and Head and Neck Surgery

Depends: Duration and extent of the fungal infection, and type of treatment can effect the time for resolution of the infection.

Dr Ali agreed

Answered 11/19/2013

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