In newborns and infants often manifests yeast stomatitis or thrush of the mouth. In the oral mucosa at various sites, there is a white film which in children has the form of curds.
Later plaque pockets merge into one, and a white plaque film formed bright red inflammation of the mucosa or bleeding erosion. spread thrushmay tonsils, corners of the mouth, pharynx, rim lip.
Often, especially in children, the appearance of thrush expressed raid on the dorsum of the tongue. When scraping spatula, this film can be easily removed, exposing a little reddened, but smooth surface. If time is not treated, the disease can go on the mucosa of the lips, gums, tonsils and cheeks. This type of yeast called candida glossitis.
In addition, in children, as well as in the elderly with understated bite, as well as those who have the habit of frequently licking the lips, or sleep with a slightly open mouth, from which follows the saliva moistens and corners mouth. In the lesions, the skin becomes moist and covered with a white coating (plaque can be easily removed), also formed a crust coming apart and soreness. This type of yeast perleche called candidiasis.
Baby suffering from thrush, often refuses to eat, constantly crying. If you open his mouth, there will show up redness, whitish spots. Possible bleeding gums. Older children may complain of difficulty with mastication of food, especially a solid (e.g. apples).
Mother, you should regularly check the condition of the mouth of the child and his genitals. Thrush in children - a sign of an extremely weakened immune system and possible disorders of the gastro - intestinal tract. If time does not detect and begin treatment of candidiasis - the infection can affect the mucous membrane of the eye. And this, in turn, contributes to the development of conjunctivitis.
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