In oral candidiasis, normal mouth yeast overgrows, causing white, slightly elevated lesions. The slight shiny redness of the tongue and the cracks at the mouth corners are typical of oral candidiasis, also known as thrush, a yeast infection inside the mouth. This image displays an extensive yeast (candida) infection around the mouth, with tiny red bumps and pus-filled lesions. This image displays white areas on the lips and tongue typical of candidiasis, an oral yeast infection, also known as thrush.
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Thrush (Oral Candidiasis)  A parent's guide to condition and treatment information

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In oral candidiasis, normal mouth yeast overgrows, causing white, slightly elevated lesions.
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Who's At Risk
Thrush is very common in newborn babies and infants.

Other factors leading to thrush in children include:
  • Diabetes or other glandular (endocrine) disorders
  • Genetic disorders such as Down syndrome
  • A course of oral antibiotics
  • Chemotherapy
  • Leukemia or lymphoma
  • Poor nutrition
  • Immune deficiency, such as HIV/AIDS
  • Use of inhaled steroids for certain lung conditions
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Last Modified: 22 Dec 2008
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