Medically reviewed by Lauren Schlanger, MD Key Takeaways Oral thrush is a yeast infection caused by a fungus called Candida (most commonly a type known as Candida albicans) that is primarily treated ...

Oral thrush can sometimes cause throat pain and problems swallowing if it affects your esophagus. (Photo Credit: Science Photo Library/Getty Images) If your child has oral thrush, you'll see the same ...

Some common causes of mouth infections can include oral thrush, herpes, and gingivitis. Treatment depends on the underlying cause but can include antibiotics, antivirals, or antifungals. Mouth ...

Even routine thrush infections may become harder to treat in the future. sruilk/ Shutterstock Antifungal resistance may also be contributing to the rise in recurrent thrush (thrush infections which ...