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Thrush

Thrush

A yeast (FUNGUS) INFECTION of the inner MOUTH. The fungus Candida albicans causes thrush, which appears in the mouth as reddened patches with a white discharge. Doctors may use the broader terms CANDIDIASIS or moniliasis. C. albicans is a c.. Read More

Health and Wellness | 07.30.10 | No Comments

Yeast Infections

Yeast Infections

Skin infections caused by types of fungi, the most important of which is Candida albicans. This type of yeast can normally be found in a child’s mouth, vag!na, and large intestine, but for unknown reasons it can sometimes turn against its.. Read More

Health and Wellness | 10.14.09 | 1 Comment

Thrush

Thrush

A yeast infection of the mouth, found often in infants and young children and in those with an impaired immune system. Cause A yeast infection is a fungal infection, but not all fungi are yeasts. In the case of thrush, the yeast that ca.. Read More

Health and Wellness | 08.26.09 | No Comments