Oral thrush
Candida, the yeast that causes thrush, is normally present in small amounts in the mouth and on other mucous membranes. It usually causes no harm. But when conditions are present that let the yeast grow uncontrolled, the yeast invades surrounding tissues and becomes an infection.  1 Vaginal yeast infections. 2  Vaginal yeast infections are caused by the same fungus that causes oral thrush. 3  Although a yeast infection isn't dangerous, if you're pregnant you can pass the fungus to your baby during delivery. 4  As a result, your newborn may develop oral thrush. 1 Cancer. 2  If you have cancer, your immune system is likely to be weakened from the disease and from treatments such as chemotherapy and radiation. 3  Both the disease and treatments can increase your risk of candida infections such a A. A. A. Thrush is an infection of the mouth caused by the candida fungus, also known as yeast. Candida infection is not limited to the mouth; it can occur in other parts of the body as well, causing diaper rash in infants or vaginal yeast infections in women. However, certain illnesses, stress, or medications can disturb the delicate balance, causing the fungus candida to grow out of control and causing thrush. Medications that upset the balance of microorganisms in the mouth and may cause thrush include: 1  Corticosteroids. 2  Antibiotics. 3  Birth control pills. It is also called oral candidosis (or candiasis) because it is caused by a group of yeasts called Candida. Symptoms of oral thrush can include: 1  white patches (plaques) in the mouth that can often be wiped off, leaving behind red areas that may bleed slightly. 2  loss of taste or an unpleasant taste in the mouth. 3  redness inside the mouth and throat Vaginal thrush: Symptoms, diagnosis and treatment. Vaginal thrush is a yeast infection and is very common. Also known as candidiasis, yeast infections can develop in the warm, moist parts of your body such as the vagina, mouth and skin.  Candidiasis that develops in the mouth or throat is called thrush or oropharyngeal candidiasis. Candidiasis in the vagina is commonly referred to as a yeast infection .. Invasive candidiasis occurs when Candida species enter the bloodstream and spread throughout the body. About Candidiasis. Candidiasis is a fungal infection caused by yeasts that belong to the genus Candida. There are over 20 species of Candida yeasts that can cause infection in humans, the most common of which is Candida albicans. Oral thrush occurs when a yeast infection develops on the inside of your mouth and on your tongue. This condition is also known as oropharyngeal candidiasis. Oral thrush is caused by the fungus Candida albicans.  In adults. Symptoms of thrush in an adult may include: 1  A burning feeling in the mouth and throat (at the start of a thrush infection). 2  White patches that stick to the mouth and tongue. 3  The tissue around the patches may be red, raw, and painful. Symptoms of thrush in an infant may include: 1  White patches inside the mouth and on the tongue that look like cottage cheese or milk curds. 2  Thrush is often mistaken for milk or formula. Oral thrush. Oral thrush is a yeast infection in the mouth caused by the Candida albicans fungus. Symptoms of oral thrush include sore, white patches in the mouth, an unpleasant taste in the mouth, a burning sensation affecting the tongue and problems swallowing. 
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