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'''Oral candidiasis''' is a fungal infection of the [[Candida]] species and affects the mucus membrane of the mouth. It may affect healthy people but more commonly affect those who are immunosuppressed. It causes a white plaque in the oral cavity or on the tongue. The plaque can be scraped off, unlike the plaque of [[leukoplakia]]. It may cause a cottony feeling in the mouth and loss of taste. Treatment is with oral an [[antifungal]]. | '''Oral candidiasis''' or '''thrush''' is a fungal infection of the [[Candida]] species and affects the mucus membrane of the mouth. It may affect healthy people but more commonly affect those who are immunosuppressed. It causes a white plaque in the oral cavity or on the tongue. The plaque can be scraped off, unlike the plaque of [[leukoplakia]]. It may cause a cottony feeling in the mouth and loss of taste. Treatment is with oral an [[antifungal]]. | ||
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Latest revision as of 11:26, 24 November 2023
Oral candidiasis or thrush is a fungal infection of the Candida species and affects the mucus membrane of the mouth. It may affect healthy people but more commonly affect those who are immunosuppressed. It causes a white plaque in the oral cavity or on the tongue. The plaque can be scraped off, unlike the plaque of leukoplakia. It may cause a cottony feeling in the mouth and loss of taste. Treatment is with oral an antifungal.