Glossary

Oral thrush

Oral thrush

Mundsoor·Also: Candidose, Soor

Oral thrush is a fungal infection of the lining of the mouth, usually caused by the yeast Candida. Typical signs are white coatings that can be wiped away; it often affects infants or people with a weakened immune system.

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