Successful management of denture-associated candidiasis relies heavily on mechanical disinfection rather than pharmacologic ...

Ever notice white patches on your tongue or redness in your mouth or throat? It could be oral thrush, a common fungal infection. These patches may feel sore and tender, and scraping them could ...

A sore throat, loss of taste, and a burning tongue are telltale signs something is wrong. But the culprit might surprise you. These symptoms can be caused by candidiasis of the mouth—also known as ...

A yeast-like fungus called Candida albicans is a normal organism in the mouth — but when this fungus overgrows, it can cause an infection called oral thrush. Especially common among young infants, ...

Oral thrush refers to the infection of the mouth with the fungus Candida albicans. The condition, which is also referred to as oral candidiasis, causes white plaques that resemble cottage cheese to ...

Oral candidiasis, commonly known as oral thrush, is a fungal infection that occurs inside the mouth. It is not contagious and in most cases can be treated with a simple course of topical antifungal ...

A white tongue can have many different causes and is sometimes accompanied by a dry mouth or an unpleasant odor. In some cases, simply brushing your teeth is enough to make it go away — but what if ...

Prof. Juwon Arotiba, a Consultant Maxillofacial Dental Surgeon at University College Hospital (UCH) Ibadan says prolong use of antibiotics, smoking and pregnancy are major causes of mouth thrush.