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Candidiasis Mouth?
What Is It?
Candidiasis is an infection caused by species of Candida fungi, especially Candida albicans. These fungi are found almost everywhere in the environment, and some may live harmlessly along with the abundant "native" species of bacteria that normally colonize the mouth, gastrointestinal tract and vagina. Usually, Candida is kept under control by the native bacteria and by the body's immune defenses. If the number of native bacteria is decreased by antibiotics or if the patient's...
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Cutaneous candidiasis
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
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Mouth sores
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
Different types of sores can appear anywhere in the mouth, including the inner cheeks, gums, tongue, lips, or palate. Alternative Names ... Read more »
Dry Mouth
Source: HealthCentral Encyclopedia
Dry mouth is a decreased flow of saliva that may be associated with dehydration, radiation therapy of the salivary gland regions, anxiety, the use of... Read more »
Mouth ulcers
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Mouth ulcers are sores or open lesions in the mouth. See also: Canker sores Alternative Names Oral ulcer; Stomatitis - ulcerative;... Read more »
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