Symptoms, Causes, And Treatment Of Thrush In Babies

Diagnosis

Although many cases of thrush may clear up on their own, it is a good idea to alert a doctor of thrush in babies as this can affect feeding and sleeping. Seek treatment if a yeast infection on a baby’s buttocks accompanies a fever, or if the rash includes open sores that turn yellow or start oozing pus as this can be a sign of infection. A doctor may diagnose oral thrush by taking a swab or sample of the infected tissue and looking at it under a microscope.

Once a diagnosis is made, treatment must begin. Reveal the ways in which oral thrush is treated next.

Oral Thrush Treatment

There are two primary types of antifungal prescription medications available to treat oral thrush in babies: miconazole and nystatin. In most cases, miconazole is the preferred drug of choice. These medications are available in drop or gel form and can be administered using a clean finger in the baby's mouth up to four times a day. They are most effective after a baby has eaten. To help prevent the infection from returning, continue to use the medication two days after the thrush goes away.

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