Fungal Infections In The Mouth

Fungal infections in the mouth,oral thrush; Mycoses, oral; oral mycoses; oral fungal infections; Fungal infections.

also referred to as:

oral thrush; Mycoses, oral; oral mycoses; oral fungal infections; Fungal infections, oral

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Especially against oral thrush, the local application of the active ingredient nystatin , an anti-fungal agent.

In the case of infections in the mouth and for the prevention of infection, there are also antiseptic agents with disinfectant components such as chlorhexidine or hexetidine, as well as preparations with herbal ingredients such as chamomile. Special dosage forms such as mouthwash, mouth sprays, brushing, lozenges or adhesive gels facilitate the application on the oral mucosa.

Make sure you have enough fluid.

If a baby is affected, clean and / or sterilize items that the child puts in their mouth regularly (bottle teats, teething rings, pacifiers).

Over-the-counter medications that can be used in the oral area of fungal infections
When to the doctor?
Infants and toddlers are particularly affected by fungal infections in the mouth, as their body's defenses are not yet fully developed.

If your baby refuses more than two of his normal drinking meals, please consult the doctor. If you find difficult to erase whitish stains on the tongue, gums, palate, inside of the lips and on the inside of the palate, which leave bloody spots after wiping off, you should also consult a doctor.

If your child has a high fever with these symptoms and feels very ill, seek medical advice immediately. It could be a Candida sepsis. In the process, pathogens flood the entire organism. One speaks then of "blood poisoning".

Even adults with the symptoms described should consult a doctor.

Fungal Infections In The Mouth