Oral Thrush
Alternate Names : Oral Candida, Oral Moniliasis, Yeast Infection, Oral
How is the infection diagnosed?
A healthcare professional can diagnose the condition by examining the person.
The exam may include gently maneuvering the patches to check for bleeding under
the white curd like areas. If in doubt, scrapings of the areas are sent to a
lab for analysis. If the doctor suspects that there is a serious underlying
illness present, he or she will need to check for this as well. Infants should
be seen by a pediatrician immediately if there is any indication of
symptoms.
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