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Glossary: Thrush
 


Definition
A fungal infection from Candida Albicans. Occurs most often in infants, immunocompromised patients, and AIDS victims. Characterized by small whitish sports on the tongue and inside of the cheeks.

Topics Related To Thrush
CandidiasisRelated Topic
"...Candida albicans; Candida Related Complex; Chronic Candida Syndrome; (Chronic) Systemic Candidiasis; Monilia; Candidiasis Hypersensitivity Syndrome; Candidosis; (Chronic) Mucocutaneous Candidosis; Thrush (oral or vaginal); Moniliasis; Polysystematic Candidiasis..."

Fungal Skin / Nail Infection

The Condition
"...Oral thrush, a form of candida infection found on the mucous membranes of the mouth, may be a sign of HIV infection or other immunodeficiency disorders when it occurs in adults..."

Probiotics

As A Treatment
"...Probiotics in powder form can be used for treating oral thrush..."

Vinegar

As A Treatment
"...It helps eliminate thrush in the mouth..."

Yeast

Related Topic
"...Common yeast infections include candidiasis and thrush..."

Yeast / Candida Infection

The Condition
"...Gastrointestinal ... Coating on tongue (oral thrush)..."

Our Question about tongue coating
"A white, coated tongue is a sign and symptom of what doctors call Oral Thrush..."





Last updated: May 10, 2007


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