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What is oral thrush? Oral thrush is an infection of the mouth caused by a fungal microorganism called Candida albicans. Oral thrush is also known as oral candida and a yeast infection of the mouth. Oral thrush is most common in infants and is generally not a serious condition in healthy adults or infants. However, it can be uncomfortable and lead to difficulties with infant feeding if it does not resolve or is not treated.
But certain medicines and health problems can cause more yeast to grow, particularly in warm, moist body areas. This can cause uncomfortable and sometimes dangerous symptoms. There are several types of candidiasis 1  : If it is in the mouth or throat, it is called oral candidiasis, oropharyngeal candidiasis, or thrush.2  If it affects the genital area, it is called a yeast infection. 3  If yeast infects the skin on a baby's bottom area, it causes a diaper rash. 4  If the infection enters your bloodstream, it is called invasive ...here are several types of candidiasis 1  : If it is in the mouth or throat, it is called oral candidiasis, oropharyngeal candidiasis, or thrush. 2  If it affects the genital area, it is called a yeast infection. 3  If yeast infects the skin on a baby's bottom area, it causes a diaper rash. 4  If the infection enters your bloodstream, it is called invasive ...