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Thrush
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• Yeast Infection
 
 
Definition: Infection of the mouth with yeast, make by the appearance of white patches in the oral mucosa, which later become shallow ulcers, seen most commonly in infants.

Also Known As: Candida.

Related Resources:

Using Gentian Violet
How to treat thrush with Gentian Violet.

Fluconazole
Treating Thrush with Fluconazole.

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