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My brother says i should get to a doctor because once in a while i get oral thrush. is he right?
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Yes it is right: Oral thrush is a condition in which the fungus Candida Albicans accumulates on the lining of your mouth.Although oral thrush can affect anyone, it's more likely to occur in babies and in people who wear dentures, use inhaled corticosteroids or have compromised immune systems. Oral thrush is a minor problem if you're healthy, but if you have a weakened immune system, symptoms of oral thrush may.
Answered 2/23/2023
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