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Thrush

Thrush in Newborns - Keep Kids Healthy
Thrush is a very mild infection that causes white patches to coat the inside of the cheeks and tongue of your baby.

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Thrush - An Oral Yeast Infection - About Pediatrics
Thrush is a common infection that causes white patches inside a child's mouth. Learn about treating and preventing this common yeast infection.

Thrush in Children
discussion of thrush, a common infection in young infants and its treatment

Common Infant Problems: thrush
a discussion of thrush in infants and its treatment, white patches on the tongue and cheeks, yeast infections

Breastfeeding: Using Gentian Violet
Candida albicans is a fungus which may cause an infection of skin and/or mucous membranes (inside of mouth, for example) in both children and adults. In small children, this yeast may cause white patches in the mouth (thrush), or diaper rash. When the nursing mother has a Candidal infection of the nipple, she may experience severe nipple pain, as well as deep breast pain.

Breastfeeding: Fluconazole to treat Candida albicans infections
Fluconazole (Diflucan) is a synthetic antifungal agent which can be used for the treatment of a variety of Candida albicans infections.

Breastfeeding problems
Breastfeeding problems that can interfere with effective breastfeeding, including sore nipples, engorgement, and mastitis.

Asthma Treatments for Children
Asthma treatments in children, including bronchodilators, or quick relief medicines and anti-inflammatory preventative medicines.



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