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Monilia (Candida) or Yeast Infections (Thrush)

Source: www.ucsfchildcarehealth.org
Topic: Candida
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Sort Desciption: Monilia, candida or yeast infections are caused by various ... areas of beefy red, raised skin which are very sore and. may even bleed. ...

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What Is It? Monilia, candida or yeast infections are caused by various species of candida, especially Candida albicans, and are very common in babies and young children in diapers. What Are the Symptoms? Thrush is seen in the mouths of infected children as white patches which look like milk curds but cannot be wiped off. Diaper rash caused by monilia looks different and starts as very red, raised, round spots. Often there will be a larger spot with surrounding smaller ones. Sometimes the spots all run together, and what you see are large areas of beefy red, raised skin which are very sore and may even bleed. Occasionally a bacteria will invade this raw skin and create a secondary infection with ooze. Who Gets It and How? These infections are particularly common in diapered children, but adults can get thrush in their mouths or a monilial rash in their groin or other moist areas. They are very mild infections in healthy people and almost everyone gets exposed. Yeast organisms which cause monilial infections are everywhere. Although they can be spread from one person to another, people usually catch it from themselves. Usually the organisms are already on the body waiting for the right conditions. When skin is wet and a ...

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