Thrushes occur virtually worldwide but are most diverse in the Old World, especially in Africa. The northern species are strong migrants. Thrush is a yeast infection (a fungus) of the infant mouth, which can also affect the nursing mother's nipples and/or breasts. Thrush is usually first treated with lozenges (that you suck) and mouth rinses. If this doesn't work or the thrush keeps coming back, anti-fungal drugs are used: ketoconazole (Nizoral), fluconazole (Diflucan) and itraconazole (Sporanox).
Thrush can spread all through the mouth, down the esophagus into the stomach and the lungs. Thrush can cause mouth ulcers and bad breath. . Thrush irritates the delicate tissue of the vagina and genital area, making it sore, swollen and red. As a result, it may be painful to urinate (urine will sting the inflamed tissue).
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Treatment usually consists of the Application of a topical anti-fungal ointment to the mother's nipples and areola; an anti-fungal liquid to the baby's tongue, gums, and mouth; and an anti-fungal ointment to perineum and buttocks. Unfortunately, thrush can be rather difficult to get rid of, so you and your baby may have to try more than one type of anti-fungal product before you get any relief.
It is also common for babies to develop thrush. Yeast exists naturally in the mother's vagina. When the child is delivered through the birth canal, the baby comes in contact with the yeast. Yeast are part of the normal flora in the mouth. They ordinarily do not cause symptoms.
The good news is that thrush is very treatable, and with a bit of knowledge, mostly preventable.
Everything You Should Know About Thrush
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