Diseases

Oral Candiasis In Children

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Oral thrush is caused by the overgrowth of a yeast (a type of fungus) calledcandida albicans. Most people (including infants) naturally have candida in their mouths and digestive tracts, which is considered normal growth. ... Candida Overgrowth also causes diaper rash and vaginal yeast infections.

SYMPTOMS

Creamy white bumps on the tongue, inner cheeks, gums, or tonsils.
Slight bleeding when the bumps are scraped.
Pain at the site of the bumps.
Dry, cracked skin at the corners of the mouth.
Difficulty swallowing.

CAUSES

Skin. The most common manifestation of candidal infection is diaper dermatitis in infants. ...
Nails. ...
Mucous membranes. ...
Genitals. ...
Systemic. ...
Virulence factors. ...
Chronic mucocutaneous candidiasis.