The sudden appearance of a mouth lesion can raise concern, often leading to questions about its cause. While many may dismiss these small sores as harmless, recurring or persistent lesions may be an ...

Oral thrush or oral candidiasis refers to infection of the mouth with the fungus Candida albicans. It is usually harmless, is not contagious and is easily treated with antifungal medication. The ...

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 ...

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 ...

A new study investigates the role of bacteria and fungi in the human mouth. Researchers from Case Western Reserve University in Cleveland, OH, published their findings in the journal PLOS Pathogens.

Unfortunately, nearly every woman is familiar with yeast infections, including the telltale itching and dread that goes along with them. What you may not know is that don't just occur below the ...

An unusual kind of immune cell in the tongue appears to play a pivotal role in the prevention of thrush, according to the researchers who discovered them. The findings might shed light on why people ...

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 ...

Oral thrush can sometimes cause throat pain and problems swallowing if it affects your esophagus. (Photo Credit: Science Photo Library/Getty Images) If your child has oral thrush, you'll see the same ...