Thrush, Infant
Thrush (also called oral candidiasis) is a fungal infection that develops in the mouth. It causes white patches to form in the mouth, often on the tongue. This yeast is normally present in small amounts in a person’s mouth. It usually causes no harm. However, in a newborn or infant, the body’s defense system (immune system) has not yet developed the ability to control the growth of this yeast. Because of this, thrush is common during the first few months of life.
Thrush is a common problem in infants, and it is easily treated. If your baby has thrush, he or she may feel soreness in and around the mouth. Most cases of thrush clear up within a week or two with treatment.
CAUSES
• This condition is caused by an overgrowth of …show more content…
• Topical anti-fungal medicine. You will need to apply this medicine to your baby’s mouth several times per day.
• Medicine for your baby to take by mouth (oral medicine). This is done if the thrush is severe or does not improve with a topical medicine.
• In some cases, thrush goes away on its own without treatment.
HOME CARE INSTRUCTIONS
Medicines
• Take over-the-counter and prescription medicines only as told by your health care provider.
• If your child was prescribed an antibiotic medicine, give it to your child as told by his or her health care provider. Do not stop giving your baby the antibiotic even if he or she starts to feel better.
• If your baby is taking antibiotics for a different infection, rinse his or her mouth out with a small amount of water after each dose as directed by your child's health care provider.
General instructions
• Clean all pacifiers and bottle nipples in hot water or a dishwasher after each use.
• Store all prepared bottles in a refrigerator to help prevent the growth of yeast.
• Do not reuse bottles that have been sitting around. If it has been more than an hour since your baby drank from a bottle, do not use that bottle until it has been
Thrush (also called oral candidiasis) is a fungal infection that develops in the mouth. It causes white patches to form in the mouth, often on the tongue. This yeast is normally present in small amounts in a person’s mouth. It usually causes no harm. However, in a newborn or infant, the body’s defense system (immune system) has not yet developed the ability to control the growth of this yeast. Because of this, thrush is common during the first few months of life.
Thrush is a common problem in infants, and it is easily treated. If your baby has thrush, he or she may feel soreness in and around the mouth. Most cases of thrush clear up within a week or two with treatment.
CAUSES
• This condition is caused by an overgrowth of …show more content…
• Topical anti-fungal medicine. You will need to apply this medicine to your baby’s mouth several times per day.
• Medicine for your baby to take by mouth (oral medicine). This is done if the thrush is severe or does not improve with a topical medicine.
• In some cases, thrush goes away on its own without treatment.
HOME CARE INSTRUCTIONS
Medicines
• Take over-the-counter and prescription medicines only as told by your health care provider.
• If your child was prescribed an antibiotic medicine, give it to your child as told by his or her health care provider. Do not stop giving your baby the antibiotic even if he or she starts to feel better.
• If your baby is taking antibiotics for a different infection, rinse his or her mouth out with a small amount of water after each dose as directed by your child's health care provider.
General instructions
• Clean all pacifiers and bottle nipples in hot water or a dishwasher after each use.
• Store all prepared bottles in a refrigerator to help prevent the growth of yeast.
• Do not reuse bottles that have been sitting around. If it has been more than an hour since your baby drank from a bottle, do not use that bottle until it has been