Thrush in the mouthThrush is a common infection of the mouth and tongue caused by the
yeast Candida albicans. Thrush appears as white patches that look like cottage cheese or milk curds. When the
patches are wiped away, the surface looks red and raw and may bleed. ByHealthwise Staff
Primary Medical ReviewerJohn Pope, MD - Pediatrics
Kathleen Romito, MD - Family Medicine
Adam Husney, MD - Family Medicine Current as of:
May 4, 2017 Author:
Healthwise Staff Medical Review:
John Pope, MD - Pediatrics & Kathleen Romito, MD - Family Medicine & Adam Husney, MD - Family Medicine |
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