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			| Thrush in the mouthThrush is a common infection of the mouth and tongue caused by the
		yeast Candida albicans. Thrush appears as white patches that look like cottage cheese or milk curds. When the
		patches are wiped away, the surface looks red and raw and may bleed.ByHealthwise StaffPrimary Medical ReviewerJohn Pope, MD - Pediatrics
 Kathleen Romito, MD - Family Medicine
 Adam Husney, MD - Family Medicine
Current as of:
                May 4, 2017Author:
          Healthwise Staff  Medical Review:
          John Pope, MD - Pediatrics & Kathleen Romito, MD - Family Medicine & Adam Husney, MD - Family Medicine |  |  |  |  |  |