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    How is oral thrush diagnosed?

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  • Women's Health Queensland Wide

    Women's Health Queensland Wide provides free health information for Queensland women. View Profile

    Common sites for thrush infection are the mouth, vagina and warm, moist areas  of skin. Oral Thrush Symptoms • Creamy white patches in the mouth. The patches may be red and raw underneath the white coating. • Red and painful areas in mouth. • Sore red splits at each side of the mouth. • Dry mouth, taste changes. Treatment • Antifungal medicines for oral thrush are available as liquids, gels and lozenges Babies often have thrush nappy rash at the same time as oral thrush – this will also need treatment. • If a breast feeding baby has oral thrush, the mother may have or get thrush on her nipples – this will also need treatment
    Brenda
    Women’s Health Educator
    Health Information Line, Women’s Health Queensland Wide

    Women living in Queensland can also call our Health Information Line - a free information and referral service for Queensland women - on 3839 9988 or 1800 017 676 (toll free outside Brisbane).

    Please note that all health information provided by Women’s Health Queensland Wide is subject to this disclaimer

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