How long does oral thrush last without treatment
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Oral thrush pictures...
Oral thrush that won't go away in adults
Oral thrush (mouth thrush)
Oral thrush is usually harmless. It's common in babies and also older people with dentures. It can be treated with antifungal mouth gel.
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Adults
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Other symptoms in adults are:
- cracks at the corners of the mouth
- not tasting things properly
- an unpleasant taste in the mouth
- pain inside the mouth (for example, a sore tongue or sore gums)
- difficulty eating and drinking
Oral thrush in adults is not contagious.
Babies
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Babies with oral thrush may not want to feed.
Babies can pass oral thrush on through breastfeeding.
This can cause nipple thrush in mothers.
If you're not sure it's oral thrush
Look at other causes of a white or sore ton
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