Thrush in the mouth (oral candidiasis) is a fungal infection that causes white patches on the inside of the cheeks, roof of the mouth, tongue, and throat lining that can be painful. Oral thrush is ...

Thrush, or oral candidiasis, is a fungal infection in your mouth and throat. It is caused by an overgrowth of yeast called Candida albicans. Candida is normally present in small amounts in your ...

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Candida glabrata is a natural species of yeast that is part of the gut microbiome. It’s found on the skin and in the gastrointestinal tract. An overgrowth of the yeast may cause fungal ...

Candida of the nipple and/or the breast (ductal) can cause severe discomfort and pain. Pain during breastfeeding is one of the most frequently cited reasons that women stop nursing. [1] It is ...

This article was medically reviewed by G. Thomas Ruiz, MD, OB/GYN Lead at MemorialCare Orange Coast Medical Center in Fountain Valley, CA. Yeast infections don't usually cause a fever. But if you ...