What is thrush?
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It's a yeast infection of the mouth, caused by the microscopic yeast Candida albicans { yes, it's the same one that causes vaginal yeast infections, ringworm, and athlete's foot }. This kind of infection is most common in infants and toddlers, but can happen at any age. People with debilitated immune systems { cancer patients, people who've received organ transplants, and AIDS patients } are frequently affected by this kind of infection. Treatment consists of a topical antifungal {Nystatin Oral Solution} or antifungal medications in tablet form {Lamisil, Griseofulvin, Sporanox, Diflucan, among many others}. A home remedy that's proven effective: rinsing your mouth with apple cider vinegar {NOT imitation vinegar, but the genuine one, like Heinz}. Yeasts thrive in alkaline environments, and the vinegar is acidic, so the yeast cells die.
Yeasts are microscopic organisms, but aren't in any way related to bacteria. Using an antibiotic to treat a fungal infection will only cause it to get worse. Patients who are treated with potent, broad-spectrum antibiotics frequently get yeast infections. Antibiotics kill the normal bacteria that live in your body, and then yeasts proliferate; with bacteria gone, fungi have ample opportunity to multiply and cause what's called an "opportunistic infection".
its like a yeast infection in your mouth..
has to be treated by a doctor.. babies get it..a lot...but it can happen at any age.
Thrush is basically having a fungal infection of the mouth. Kids get it, adults get it and antibiotics cure it. Often times if you have thrush, you get white patches in your mouth, sometimes pain in the mouth and a sore throat. An antibiotic like mycostatin or magic mouthwash (its a real medicine, not folklore), which is a mix of medicines, will get rid of thrush. Since you have access to the internet, research it. There is tons of info out there.
Thrush is caused by an overgrowth of a natural bacteria we all have, candida albicans. It can form in the mouth, throat or vagina. They are white patches that can or not sting or itch. It can be caused by excessive use of antibiotics that kill the normal bacteria that keep candida at bay.
thrush is stinky. It can happen in any moist place, (yes girls "down there" too)
Thrush is a fungal infection (not a bacterial infection) in the mouth. Fungal infections in other parts of the body are not called thrush.
The treatment is anti-fungal medication such as nystatin (not antibiotics, which would make it worse).
Infants get it, and often have a pimply red diaper rash as well. They need a nystatin cream for the bottom as well as a liquid for the mouth. And if the mother is breastfeeding, she treats her nipples as well.
Adults rarely get it, unless they have an illness that causes them to have a weakened immune system. OR if they are on steroids for some reason. Using a steroid inhaler for asthma, for example is a very common cause of thrush in adults and children.
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