Oral thrush in babies symptoms

What is oral thrush?

Thrush is an infection caused by a yeast called Candida. The mouth is a common site where Candida causes infection. Candida infection in the mouth is called oral thrush. Other common sites for thrush to develop are the vagina, nappy area, and nail folds.

See the separate leaflets called Vaginal Thrush, Yeast Infection (Candidal Skin Infection) and Nappy Rash for more details about other types of thrush.

Why do some babies develop oral thrush?

Small numbers of Candida organisms commonly live on healthy skin and in a healthy mouth.

They are usually harmless. However, an overgrowth of Candida can occur in the mouth and this can cause oral thrush in babies.

This overgrowth may happen because the baby's immune system is still quite immature and so it cannot control the Candida levels.

How do babies get thrush

Another possible cause for oral thrush in babies is if your baby has had a recent course of antibiotic medication. This is because the antibiotics can kill off healthy germs (bacteria) that live in your baby's mouth. These good bacteria normally help to control

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