Oral candidiasis, or oral thrush, is a common fungal infection of the mouth caused by an overgrowth of the yeast Candida albicans, appearing as white, cottage cheese-like patches on the tongue, inner cheeks, or roof of the mouth, often with redness or soreness, and usually occurs in babies, the elderly, or those with weakened immune systems or taking certain medications like antibiotics or inhaled steroids, and is treated with antifungal medications.
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Oral candidiasis, or oral thrush, is a common fungal infection of the mouth caused by an overgrowth of the yeast Candida albicans, appearing as white, cottage cheese-like patches on the tongue, inner cheeks, or roof of the mouth, often with redness or soreness, and usually occurs in babies, the elderly, or those with weakened immune systems or taking certain medications like antibiotics or inhaled steroids, and is treated with antifungal medications.
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