Oral thrush is a mouth mucus membrane inflammation disease caused by Candida albicans bacteria. It is common in infants and young children, especially the neonatal. It is often transmitted during childbirth or other bacteria contamination methods. Baby's mouth is painful so he or she will refuse eating. If it spreads to the back of mouth, it may further affect esophagus. If not treated in time, it may also spread to other parts of the body.
How is Oral thrush treated in practice?