Introduction A mouth sore is a fungal infection, which is caused to 90% by the yeast fungus Candida albicans. Generally this infection is called candidosis. Different parts of the body can be affected. If the mouth is affected, it is called oral thrush. The yeast fungus Candida albicans can be detected on the skin and … Oral thrush for the baby
Therapy Mouth sores in babies are usually a harmless matter. Nevertheless, an adequate therapy should be initiated to alleviate the child’s symptoms and prevent systemic infection. For oral thrush, topical (local) therapy with antimycotic ointments, gels or solutions is usually sufficient. These kill the fungus. These remedies for fungal diseases contain the active ingredients Clotrimazole, … Therapy | Oral thrush for the baby
Danger of infection of the oral cavity In principle, a oral thrush is contagious. It can be transmitted from person to person through direct contact. Contaminated food or objects (for example pacifiers) can also lead to transmission. However, it is very unlikely that a baby with a healthy immune system will be infected with oral … Danger of infection of the oral cavity | Oral thrush for the baby
