What is oral candidiasis?
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What is oral candidiasis?
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Dr. Bac Nguyen
Family Medicine
In brief: 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.
In brief: 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.
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Dr. SCOTT HARWOOD
Surgery - Oral & Maxillofacial
In brief: Fungal Infection
Several medications are available for effective treatment.
In brief: Fungal Infection
Several medications are available for effective treatment.
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