This image displays a close-up of oral candidiasis (thrush). The white, slightly elevated lesions appear to be "sitting" on the tongue surface. The slight shiny redness of the tongue and the cracks at the mouth corners are typical of oral candidiasis, also known as thrush, a yeast infection inside the mouth. Oral candidiasis (thrush) frequently has a white patch at the middle of the tongue, as displayed in this image. This image displays severe oral candidiasis (thrush) with thick, white lesions covering the tongue. Candida (yeast) infection of the mouth, also known as thrush, can cause a smooth patch at the middle of the tongue, as displayed in this image.
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Picture of Thrush (Oral Candidiasis): This image displays a close-up of oral candidiasis (thrush). The white, slightly elevated lesions appear to be "sitting" on the tongue surface. Divider line
This image displays a close-up of oral candidiasis (thrush). The white, slightly elevated lesions appear to be "sitting" on the tongue surface.
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Oral candidiasis, commonly known as thrush, is a yeast infection of the mouth or throat. It is usually caused by the yeast Candida albicans. It often appears as white patches on top of reddened skin on the tongue, inner lips, or inner cheeks. Breast-feeding mothers often get a similar rash on their nipples if their baby has thrush.
Last Modified: 9 Nov 2007

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