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Oral Candidiasis
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What is oral candidiasis?
Fungus in the mouth: The layman term is yeast-infection or thrush. It is a fungal infection (candida albicans) which is quite common infants and can be easily treated by med such as nystatin. In adult, this can happen following antibiotic treatment, oral steroid use as in those for asthma/copd etc...But should be considering immunocompromised states such as hiv/cancer etc..As risk factors. Consult doc. Good luck. ...Read more
Oral Thrush (Definition)
Oral thrush or oral candidiasis is a yeast infection of the mouth. White plaques are present on the inner side of cheeks of the mouth. The tongue may also have a white coat. Treatment is by antifungal liquid, tablets or troches. Thrush can occur when the normal flora of the mouth is disturbed such as during antibiotics, oral ...Read more
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What are the different appearances of oral candidiasis and leukoplakia?
Great difference: Oral candidiasis does produce clinging white plaque in the oropharyngeal cavity, but the white areas of leukoplakia are premalignant or malignant and involve the epithelium (skin of the mouth) itself ...Read more
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How can I know if I had oral candidiasis?It's possible anal candidiasis?
Candidiasis: White plaques which do not easily rub off with a q-tip, may be oral candida. This is also painful. It is possible to have anal candidiasis. Oral candida occurs in immunocompramised individual or people on oral or inhaled steroids. Please note that a white patch in the mouth could be leukoplakia and may turn out to be oral cancer. Evaluation is advised. ...Read more
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How to tell the difference between leukoplakia and oral candidiasis by inspection?
Physical exam alone: Leukoplakia lesions are easy to identify. The condition causes white lesions, or patches, on your tongue. The thrush, can be similar in appearance. However, doctors can often remove oral growths on the tongue due to thrush. This makes differential diagnosis between the two conditions easy. ...Read more
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If you perform cunnilingus and the lady have candidiasis and you catch oral thrush what andebiotics are recommended?
Thrush: Get a prescription from your doctor for diflucan (fluconazole). ...Read more
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Please help docs! is oral candidiasis contageous?
Yes it can be: Candida normally inhabits the whole intestinal system, including the oral cavity but your immune system keeps the levels low. When the immune system cannot suppress the growth of candida it overgrows. I think there must be strains of candida that are more aggressive and can lead to overgrowth more and yes you could get this from someone else. I have had cases where patients developed thrush. ...Read more
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Is oral candidiasis (thrush) contagious?
No: This is not contagious, everyone harbours this fungus, but it only manifests itself when your immune system is decreased or if you are on antibiotics that throws off your oral cavities bacteria equillibrium. ...Read more
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Hi i m medical student please tel me dr dose of fluconazole in oral candidiasis?
Consult your books: This site is not a shortcut for medical students. If you want the respect of others & have pride in your work, learn how to look up these answers on your own. ...Read more
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How long does it take to heal oral candidiasis if I am using natural antifungals?
Oral candidiasis: When the lesions disappear and are no longer visible then you have a high chance it is gone. Look I'm the mirror with a strong flashlight. Good luck and feel better. ...Read more
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My new girlfriend has oral candidiasis (thrush). How did she getit and is it contagious?
Yes: Fungus infection is contagious.Recurrent candidiasis is suspicious of HIV . Get her tested to be safe. ...Read more
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Does oral candidiasis patch grow back after brushing them off. Also what are the common causes of oral candidiasis. Thanks?
Yes: Candida is part of the normal flora of the mouth. Candidiasis is caused by overgrowth of the fungus, usually because antibiotics kill off the normal bacteria. ...Read more
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My baby is 7 months. She has a white spot below her chest since she was 4 months I think she also has oral candidiasis. plz advise?
Thrush and spot? : Ask her pediatrician to get a look at the white spot at her next visit. Do any family members have such a "spot" does she have any other areas like this? How large is it? What shape is it? How is the baby's growth? This may or may not be related to the thrush. Thrush is a thick white coating on her tongue which you cannot scrape off. This will require a prescription anti fungal treatment. ...Read more
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Pseudomembraneous candidiasis (oral thrush). What is it? Is it cancer?
Oral Thrush: 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 be more severe and difficult to control. ...Read more
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Is there a home test for oral candidiasis?
It's usually a: Clinical look for white cheesey clumps on the tongue tonsils and throat...We don't culture it. The treatment is a script, ketoconazole or monistat. ...Read more
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What's the recommended dosage of dilucan for oral candidiasis in a patient receiving hemodialysis?
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Usually 200 mg on the first day followed by 100 mg once per day. Continue taking for a full 2 weeks.
If localized to the oral cavity then Mycelex (clotrimazole) troches work very well also.
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What is the recommended dosage of dilucan for oral candidiasis for a patient receiving hemodialysis?
Diflucan (fluconazole)?: 100 mg daily will be adequate. Due to partial renal excretion, which is lacking in dialysis patients, the dose may need to be decreased if used more than 10 days. For instance HIV patients may need long term treatment then interrupted treatment guided by response of candidiasis may be the way to go. ...Read more
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Is it still curable for almost 2 wiks im suffering frm oral candidiasis? Taking 150mg fluconazole 1 a wik.nothing to expect worst? Wil i be better?
Wrong diagnosis: May not be the right diagnosis. See oral surgeon for evaluation. ...Read more
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Is the oral thrush i aquired afetrt the antibiotics or after oral sex will not turn into systemic overgrowth candidiasis? Im treating for one month
Oral candida infctio: If you have no immune deficiency or taking any medications that lower your immunity such as long term course of steroids or any chmothraputic agent, the answer is not likey. Relax. If the thrush persisted please talk to your doctor. Good luck. ...Read more
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I have oral candidiasis and im taking fluconazole once a week? And topical gel for tounge still im not feeling good what duration to cure this ?
Candidiasis: It may take you ether duration f your medication but have patience ...Read more
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HIV 1&2 P24 Combo (CMIA) test on13th day.index value 0.1& non-reactive. symptoms so far-Oral candidiasis from 14th day. How reliable is the test ?
You don't have HIV: This test result is over 80% reliable; almost certainly you do not have HIV. Have another test at 4 weeks to be certain. Do not assume oral candidasis if you just have a white tongue; coated tongue and candidasis are not the same. Anyway, it is too soon to have oral candida due to a new HIV infection, and test results always overrule symptoms. See a doctor if your mouth problem continues. ...Read more
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HIV 1&2 P24 Combo (CMIA) test done on 13th day..index value 0.1 & non reactive.So far Oral candidiasis diagnosed on 14th day. How reliable is my test ?
Realiable: Talk to provider may want to recheck in 2 or 3 months ...Read more
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Been on Diflucan (fluconazole) for 4 days for bad oral candidiasis after prednisone use. When should I start seeing it improve?
Very soon: Often the difucan treats the candidiasis in one dose you say its severe I would discuss this with your MD to make sure the yeast infection is resolving.and that it is candida. ...Read more
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Fungi growing on my back and recently my hairs fall heavily (+dandruff+itch). And possibly oral candidiasis(white tongue wide spots).What should I do?
Find Alternative Doc: Look at the a4m.Com web site and use the locate a doc feature to find a local physician who has training and experience in functional medicine. You are colonized with candida and probably abnormal bacteria as a source for these. This may mean an underlying food allergy as well. You need a physician who can do specialized GI testing and guide your treatment to prevent recurrence. ...Read more
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Little red dots scattered around my legs. Could this be candida I have a little oral thrush and i think I have a systemic candiasis infection aswell ?
You MAY be: Right. You need a long course of Fluconazole for systemic yeast and Nystatin for bowel yeast. Both are prescription items. ...Read more
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What to do if i feel like I have candidiasis on my tongue after giving oral sex to a girl?
Unlikely: If you are healthy, your own normal oral flora will protect you. In an otherwise healthy individual, the most common cause of an overgrowth of candidiasis ( a normal part of your own oral flora) is prolong use of antibiotics. ...Read more
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Good morning, For patients who had severe allergic reaction to oral fluconazole for treatment of candidiasis, which treatment would you suggest?Thanks
It depends...: Potential options are caspofungin and related drugs, nystatin, and amphoteracin B. But this depends a lot on the particular kind of candidiasis: different for superficial or body orifice infections (vaginal, anal, mouth) than for advanced (e.g. bloodstream) infections. If you mean "systemic candidiasis", that's an urban myth, not a real illness and doesn't need treatment. ...Read more
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Is any oral antifungal medication exist for yeast overgrowth on scalp seb der and for candidiasis which has no side effect ???
Oral agents: Yes but first of all you should exhaust the topical remedies. Have you tried t gel shampoo. This is usually very effective. There is diflucan (fluconazole) the oral agent. This should work well for you if all else fails. Good luck. ...Read more
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Which is more effective in treating vaginal candidiasis: vaginal miconazole suppository or single dose of oral antifungal? Thank you
Oral dose: An oral dose given in its proper dose is more effective then creams or ointments. It is less messy too. ...Read more
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Will i need oral antifungal drugs to treat candidiasis intertrigo, which is a yeast skin infection of skin folds?
Maybe: There are topical medications that are effective for treating that condition as well. ...Read more
Candidiasis (Definition)
Candidiasis is an infection caused by a specific group of fungi or yeast that usually occur in warm, moist parts of the body. Common symptoms include ...Read more
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