Guest guest Posted April 19, 2003 Report Share Posted April 19, 2003 according to discovery health: Oral thrush, or oral Candida, is caused by a fungus or yeast named Candida. This is the same organism that causes vaginal yeast infections. The infection occurs on the moist surfaces of the tongue, palate, cheeks, and lips. Oral Candida infections are fairly common in adults. They can affect up to 5% of newborn infants as well. What is going on in the body? This disease often occurs during or after a course of antibiotics. This is because the antibiotic can reduce the number of bacteria that routinely grow in the mouth. These bacteria normally keep the level of Candida fungi in check. When they are not present, the yeast overgrows. This fungus can infect people of all ages. However, it is most often seen in newborns and the elderly unless other health problems are present. Conditions that may contribute to thrush include: · antibiotic treatment for any condition · viral respiratory infections · irritation from dentures or any other dental appliance · diabetes · mononucleosis, which is a viral infection · debilitating diseases · HIV · conditions being treated with corticosteroid medications · cancer · other immune deficiency diseases e g <earthagaia wrote: I've had thrush several times within the past year and I was wondering what might be the cause of it? I thought I heard somewhere that it had something to do with acidity/alkalinity being out of balance? The New Search - Faster. Easier. Bingo. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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