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Yeast infections can be found in the mouth or the diaper area and are caused by fungal infections. The fungus that causes these infections can be found in healthy people. It sometimes causes illness among infants, persons with weak immune systems, or those on certain antibiotics. Thrush is another name for a yeast infection in the mouth.
Symptoms
Mouth: White, slightly raised patches on the tongue or inside the cheek. Other symptoms can include redness or soreness, a cotton-like feeling in the mouth, loss of taste, pain while eating or swallowing, or cracking and redness at the corners of the mouth.
Symptoms
Mouth: White, slightly raised patches on the tongue or inside the cheek. Other symptoms can include redness or soreness, a cotton-like feeling in the mouth, loss of taste, pain while eating or swallowing, or cracking and redness at the corners of the mouth.
Diaper area: A smooth, shiny “fire engine” red rash. The red area is bordered by red pimple-like “satellite lesions”. Sores, cracking, or oozing skin may be present in a severe case.
Diaper area: A smooth, shiny “fire engine” red rash. The red area is bordered by red pimple-like “satellite lesions”. Sores, cracking, or oozing skin may be present in a severe case.
Spread
Many Candida species, especially C. albinans, are found on the skin and in the digestive tract, mouth, and vagina of most people. Newborns can get thrush after coming in contact with vaginal yeast during birth. Person-to-person spread is rare.
Spread
Many Candida species, especially C. albinans, are found on the skin and in the digestive tract, mouth, and vagina of most people. Newborns can get thrush after coming in contact with vaginal yeast during birth. Person-to-person spread is rare.
Contagious Period
There is no definite contagious period for thrush since Candida yeast is commonly found in healthy people and in the environment.
Contagious Period
There is no definite contagious period for thrush since Candida yeast is commonly found in healthy people and in the environment.
Exclusion
Exclusion
Child Care and School: None
Causes
Various species of Candida fungi. Candida albicans (C. albicans) is the most common of these fungi.
Causes
Various species of Candida fungi. Candida albicans (C. albicans) is the most common of these fungi.
Incubation
The incubation period for thrush is not definitively known.
Incubation
The incubation period for thrush is not definitively known.
Prevention/Control
Prevention/Control
Practice frequent and thorough hand washing
Clean and sanitize objects that have been in a child’s mouth.
Prevent children from sharing items that have been in a child’s mouth until they have been cleaned and sanitized.
Consult a healthcare provider for treatment to decrease the presence of the fungus causing thrush.
Daycare, School, and LTCF: If more than one unrelated case occurs, please contact NKY Health
Parents/guardians: Inform your school/child care provider if your child has this illness
Provider: No reporting requirements
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