Oral Thrush
Alternate Names : Oral Candida, Oral Moniliasis, Yeast Infection, Oral
What can be done to prevent the infection?
Measures to prevent oral Candida infection include:
using antibiotics only as directed under the supervision of a health care
professional.
eating a healthy, balanced diet
.
seeing a dentist for treatment of any
denture soreness or irritations.
taking preventive medication. This step would be necessary only for people
with long-term debilitating or immune deficiency diseases.
What are the long-term effects of the infection?
If properly treated, this disease should completely go away. The condition can
recur or more serious problems may develop if prescribed medication is not
taken properly.
What are the risks to others?
There are no risks to others, as thrush cannot be passed from one person to
another. However, a person with thrush may have an underlying disease, such as
HIV, which may be contagious.
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