Category: Pathology | Difficulty: Intermediate | Priority: Nice-to-know
Fungal infection of the oral mucosa caused primarily by Candida species, presenting with various clinical forms such as pseudomembranous or erythematous candidiasis.
A yeast or fungal infection in the mouth that can cause white patches or redness and soreness.
[[thrush; yeast infection; candida; white plaque (see: plaque (lesion); patch; erythema)]]
Common in denture wearers, immunocompromised patients, and after antibiotics | Pronunciation: /kan-dih-DY-ah-sis/ | ICD-10: B37.0 | Common Misconception: Thrush is often assumed to be only a problem in babies — it commonly affects denture wearers, patients on inhaled corticosteroids, and immunocompromised adults.
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