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 is a fungal infection of the mouth caused by infection with the fungus Candida albicans. Oral thrush can affect anyone, but those at particular risk include the elderly, those with ...

Medically reviewed by Brian T. Luong, DMD Key Takeaways Oral thrush is a yeast infection caused by a fungus called Candida (most commonly a type known as Candida albicans) that is primarily treated ...

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 ...

An antimicrobial protein caused a dramatic reduction in the creamy white lesions associated with oral thrush in a preclinical study, report microbiologists in a new report. An antimicrobial protein ...

Most healthy people have small amounts of the fungus Candida albicans in their mouth, in their digestive tract and on their skin. Ordinarily, the fungus causes no problems because its growth is kept ...