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sofiarose	it is a fungus. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

liam k	a dirty std, occurs when people dont clean themselves properly, and is then transmitted to whoever they shag Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

catx_pye	a yeast infection caused by poor hygeine, sti's or wearing too tight genes! Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

Royal1	A oral or vaginal infection Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

popo dean	Yes it is a fungus and people with HIV and low T-cells often get it in the mouth. You need to see the doctor for meds. it will not go away by it self. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

*~áƒ¦Kileaáƒ¦~*	Oral thrush is an outbreak of the fungus Candida albicans, one of the many microbes that are usually present in small numbers in your mouth. If your natural resistance to infection is low because of an illness, or if a course of antibiotics has upset the natural balance among the microbes in your mouth, this fungus may multiply out of control. As it does so, it produces sore patches in your mouth. Sometimes it can cause similar sore areas to form in your throat as well. The patches are creamy-yellow and slightly raised. If you have the symptoms described for oral thrush, you should see your physician whithin a day or two. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

cherokeeflyer	Hoof thrush is found in the underside of the hoof of horses, cattle and can affect the clefts, sole and frog. It’s not known whether thrush is caused by a bacteria or a fungus, but the condition is more likely to occur in the damp oxygen-less areas of a hoof that are often tightly packed with dirt and manure. In the early stages it is harmless, but left untreated it can cause hoof damage and lameness. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

onejazzyjul	it is when a baby gets a yeast infection in her mouth. If breastfeeding it can be transfered back and forth from mom to baby Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

Corky	Can't do better than the first answer!! read and learn! Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

upintheclouds85	its where you itchy in your private region! Its a yest infection. i think men can get it but mainly women. are you a woman? it can be very uncomfortable and the inside of your vagina will itch like crazy, or round the lips. you canisten cream. its really good!! you can get different ones its kinda confusing. the syringe one is good. syringe of the cream. you insert it into your vagina, then gently push it out. id put a pantyliner on though coz it will come out a bit. or you can take a pill. ive not tried that. if your really worried you can go to the doctor, but you can just buy it over the counter at the chemist! Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

tweetymay	there is fungus amung us Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

sarah p	Thrush is an infection caused by a yeast called Candida. Small numbers of Candida commonly live on the skin and around the vaginal area. These are usually harmless. The immune system and the harmless bacteria that normally live on the skin and in the vagina usually stop Candida from thriving. However, when conditions are good for Candida, it multiplies and may invade the vagina and cause symptoms. The conditions Candida likes best are warm, moist, airless parts of the body. This is why the vagina is the most common site for Candida infection. it is not and i mean NOT a STI. pregnant women tend to get it more often then normal women. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

bradyb	Oral thrush is a yeast infection of the mucous membranes of the mouth and tongue. Causes, incidence, and risk factors Thrush is caused by a fungus called Candida albicans. This organism lives in your mouth and is usually kept in check by healthy organisms that also live there. However, when your resistance to infection is low, the fungus can grow, leading to lesions in your mouth and on your tongue. The following can lessen your resistance to infection and increase your chances of getting thrush: * Taking antibiotics or steroid medications * Having HIV infection or AIDS * Receiving chemotherapy for cancer or drugs to suppress your immune system following an organ transplant * Being very old or very young * Being in poor health * Having diabetes Thrush is commonly seen in infants. It is not considered abnormal in infants unless it lasts longer than a couple of weeks. Candida albicans can also cause yeast infections in the vagina. Symptoms Thrush appears as whitish, velvety plaques in the mouth and on the tongue. Underneath the whitish material, there is red tissue that may bleed. The lesions can slowly increase in number and size. If you are immunocompromised (for example, you are HIV positive or receiving chemotherapy), the infection can spread to other organs, like the esophagus (causing pain with swallowing), or throughout your body, which can be fatal. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

*****	It is a fungal disease which can affect the mouth, lips, and throat. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

uwilmakeit	A condition in which Candida albicans, a type of yeast, grows out of control in moist skin areas of the body. It is usually a result of a weakened immune system, but can be a side effect of chemotherapy or treatment with antibiotics. Thrush usually affects the mouth (oral thrush); however, rarely, it spreads throughout the entire body. Also called Candidiasis or Candidosis. www.stjude.org/glossary A contagious disease caused by a fungus that occurs most often in infants and children, characterized by small whitish eruptions on the mouth, throat, and tongue, and usually accompanied by fever, colic, and diarrhea. www.babynameguide.com/advertise.html Monilial or yeast infection occurring in the mouth or mucous membranes of a newborn infant. www.pregnancy-info.net/newprgnancyarti... A fungal infection characterized by whitish patches on a baby's tongue or cheeks. Mild cases of thrush resolve without treatment, while more extensive cases require a doctor's care. www.babycenter.com/glossary/T infection of mouth or vagina caused by the fungus candida albicans www.lovingscents.com/Glossary.htm candidiasis (fungal infection) of the mouth. www.aegis.com/pubs/beta/1999/be990414.... Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

debbie_dixon19	It is a yeast infection which is very itchy for a women in the vagina with yellowish/creamy discharge.You need to buy a tube of canestin cream. If you have sex while you have it with your partner he will end up with it as well and they need to go to the doctors to get a tube of cream to put around their penis and treat them selves as well. Thurst is caused by antiobotics if your are takening them for and infection or something else you need them for . Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

g8bvl	a sexually transmitted disease or a speckled bird the size of a blackbird http://www.bbc.co.uk/relationships/sex_and_sexual_health/stis_thrush.shtml http://www.rspb.org.uk/birds/guide/s/songthrush/index.asp Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

carly s	It's also known as a yeast infection. It's just when your body produces too much yeast and it irritates your vagina causing itching and a burning sensation. There are a number of remedies and treatments and it is common amoungst women. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

limpit	you can also get thrush in the mouth, not sexually transmitted Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

dj	Thrush in children is usually in the mouth. It looks like a thick coat of white milk covering the tongue or little white specs on the inside of the lips and around the mouth. It is better know as a yeast infection in adults. It is treatable. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

jalmanny	infection of mouth or vagina caused by the fungus candida albicans Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

*******	gv8bl its not a sexually transmitted disease only you can get thrush without having sex. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

reaper p	thrush is a yeast infection of the mouth and in adults it is brought on by the use of wide Spectrum antibiotics. In children it also be caused by use of antibiotics but is usually found in children with a depressed immune system. It is also not uncommon to find with AIDS patients. hope that helps....... reaper out............... Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

DejaVu	Thrush is an infection experienced in men, women and in babies as oral thrush...vaginal thrush is the most common one and has got little to do with personal cleanness as soap (like any other perfumed products) can give you thrush as well as wearing tight under wear or tight jeans etc... Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

A True Gentleman	A yeast infection than can affect both men and women. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

emmamac14	a white coating on a babies tongue, an infection down below or a song bird Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

seepferdchenstute	1) a bird with a brown back and brown spots on its chest 2) an infectuous disease that affects the mouth and throat 3) an infectious disease that affects the vagina If I had the choice, I pick number 1 :-) Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

TONI K	its a yeast infection that woman get and they get it when your having a baby and with antbocis to help clean it up Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

Ruby	Thrush What is thrush? Vaginal thrush, also called yeast infection or candidiasis, is an overgrowth of yeast that leads to a range of unpleasant symptoms, such as itching and soreness around the vagina. Most women will have thrush at least once during their lives, and many will have more than one episode. But for some women, thrush keeps coming back. Recurrent thrush can affect a woman’s sex life and self-image, and may be a sign of a more serious health problem. Even if you only have thrush once, it can be extremely uncomfortable. And, if you don’t know what is happening or why, it can also be very stressful. This online leaflet explains what thrush is, what causes it, how to treat it and what you can do to help prevent it in the future. Thrush is caused by yeast, already present in the body, which grows out of control. This yeast is almost always Candida albicans, but another, more resistant yeast, Candida glabrata, can also lead to thrush. Many women, (as well as men and children) carry yeast in and on their bodies without any problems. Yeast usually lives in the intestines, vagina, mouth and skin, where ‘friendly’ bacteria help keep yeast levels low. When this balance is disrupted, however, and the yeast is allowed to grow unchecked, it causes havoc in the body. The vagina is one of the areas most likely to be affected by thrush. Although the vagina is generally too acidic for yeast to grow out of control, it is sensitive to small changes and can easily become an ideal environment for yeast to flourish. Too much yeast irritates the vaginal tissues and this leads to the typical symptoms of thrush. Symptoms The telltale signs of thrush include itching, burning, soreness, swelling of the vagina and vulva (outer area of the vagina), and a yeasty-smelling discharge. You may have one symptom or several, and symptoms can range from mild to severe. Itching and burning These are the most common symptoms of thrush and often the most distressing. Burning and itching can be so intense it is difficult to resist scratching, but scratching will only make the problem worse. Soreness, swelling and pain Thrush irritates the delicate tissue of the vagina and genital area, making it sore, swollen and red. As a result, it may be painful to urinate (urine will sting the inflamed tissue). It may also be painful to have sex. In some cases, anything that touches or rubs the area, including sitting and walking, can be painful. Discharge Discharge caused by thrush is usually (but not always) white and thicker than a woman’s regular discharge. The ‘typical’ discharge linked to thrush is yoghurt-like in appearance and smells strongly of yeast. Some women, however, have a watery or mild-smelling discharge. The amount can also vary from a little to a lot. thrush — causes and risk factors Yeast thrives in a warm, moist environment with low acidity and a good supply of sugar. It doesn’t take much to change the pH (acid/alkaline balance) of a healthy vagina to create the ideal breeding ground for candida. Antibiotics Many women develop thrush soon after they start a course of antibiotics. There are two possible reasons for this: Antibiotics kill friendly bacteria Antibiotic drugs are used to fight a range of common infections. Unfortunately, they can also kill ‘friendly’ bacteria, such as lactobacilli, which help to keep yeast in the vagina under control. Without lactobacilli, the balance in the vagina is disrupted and candida can take over. Although antibiotics have no effect on yeast itself, they can change the environment in the vagina just enough to cause thrush. Your body may be run down If you are taking antibiotics, your body is likely to be run down or weak from an illness. While your body is busy fighting another infection, yeast may seize the opportunity to multiply. Contraception The contraceptive Pill The Pill affects hormones that, amongst other things, can affect a woman’s ability to metabolise (process) sugar. Yeast feeds on sugar, and if there is extra sugar in the body, yeast will use it to grow. The contraceptive pills available now are less disruptive to the body than they used to be. Because of this, it is widely believed that taking the Pill no longer increases a woman’s risk of thrush. Some studies, however, suggest that women who use the Pill may still be more likely to develop thrush, and have recurrent thrush, than woman who do not use the Pill. Intra-uterine device (IUD) Some of the side effects associated with the IUD, such as heavy bleeding and bleeding between periods, also play a role in the development of thrush. (See periods below). Women who use an IUD may also have an increased risk of developing vaginal and uterine infections, which can lead to thrush. Allergies Some women have an allergic reaction to latex condoms, spermicides, or the rubber in diaphragms and cervical caps. Allergy symptoms may be similar to thrush, but the underlying problem is different, as is the treatment. It is essential to get an accurate diagnosis to make sure you are taking the right steps to get better (See diagnosis). Diabetes Women with diabetes are more likely to get thrush than are women who do not have diabetes. This is because diabetes increases blood sugar levels, which may, in turn, increase the sugar in vaginal secretions. Diabetic women also tend to have high sugar levels in their urine, and this may contribute to thrush by feeding yeast in the genital area just outside of the vagina. Diet Certain foods may have an impact on thrush. Some practitioners believe sugar, dairy products, coffee, tea and wine contribute to thrush by increasing urinary sugar. Perfumes, deodorants and washing Anything that changes the natural acidity (pH) of the vagina, or damages the tissues in and around the vagina, may lead to thrush. Perfumed soaps, vaginal deodorants, douches, disinfectants and scented bubble baths can all irritate or damage the delicate tissues of the vagina and vulva. Whether you use perfumed soaps or not, scrubbing, excessive washing or rubbing hard with a towel may do enough damage to lead to thrush. Periods Vaginal secretions change throughout the menstrual cycle, and while the vagina can usually deal with these slight changes, some women tend to get thrush just before or after their periods. Menstrual blood can change the acidity of the vagina, and, as a result, some women get thrush during their periods. Tampons and towels may also play a part in creating the right environment for thrush. If a tampon is left in too long (more than about 12 hours), it can dry out the vagina, change the pH balance and trigger thrush. Unchanged towels can create a moist, warm environment around the vulva, and yeast thrives under these conditions. Pregnancy Many women have their first episode of thrush while they are pregnant. Hormone levels change dramatically during pregnancy and this creates high levels of sugars in vaginal secretions. If the extra sugars aren’t broken down quickly, candida will use them to grow. Note: Thrush should not affect the foetus as it develops in the womb, but it may be passed on to the baby during vaginal birth. Most babies are exposed to yeast at birth anyway and it generally doesn’t cause a problem. If babies develop thrush, it is usually in their mouths and is easily treated. Ask your GP or midwife for more information. (For treatment of vaginal thrush during pregnancy see treatments.) Sex Vaginal thrush is not a sexually transmitted infection (STI) – if you’ve never had sex, you can still get thrush – but sex may play a role in the development of thrush. Penetrative sex can irritate the vagina, particularly when there is little lubrication. Semen may change the acidity of the vagina which can then lead to thrush. And some studies suggest that oral sex increases a woman’s risk of developing thrush. Masturbation has not been linked to thrush. Thrush can be, but is not always, passed on to a partner during sex. Most women get thrush as a result of their own internal changes or circumstances, not from the person they are having sex with. Men are more likely than women to get thrush through sex. Your sexual partner does not necessarily need to be treated at the same time as you, but if you continue to get thrush, it may be worth asking your partner to have a check-up. Tight clothing Tight trousers, leggings, synthetic knickers or tights prevent air from circulating and can create a warm, moist place for thrush to develop. Weak immune system If your body’s immune system is run down due to stress, illness, poor nutrition, HIV, fatigue or serious injury, you may be more vulnerable to thrush. This is because your body is less able to keep the infection at bay. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

Biblist	Thrush (oropharyngeal candidiasis, or OPC) is a yeast infection that develops in the mouth and throat and on the tongue. Thrush is most common in newborns, infants, and older adults, but it can occur at any age. In healthy newborns and infants, thrush is usually not a serious problem and is easily treated and cured. Thrush occurs when a yeast called candida grows out of control. Candida normally is present in small amounts in the mouth and on other mucous membranes. However, under certain circumstances, candida can grow rapidly, causing thrush. Thrush can be a recurring problem for people who have chronic illnesses or who take medications that impair the body's ability to fight infection (weakened immune system). Since these people have difficulty fighting infections, the fungus that causes thrush can spread throughout the body, causing life-threatening blood or organ infections. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

winkipinki	Thrush is the widely used term for a common fungal infection caused by Candida albicans. Thrush usually appears as vaginal (vaginal thrush) or mouth infections (oral thrush). However, on rare occasions, thrush can also affect the body more widely. Thrush will overgrow if there is an abundant food supply. A common risk factor of thrush overgrowth is when a person has diabetes. This occurs because the thrush fungus uses the excess blood sugar as energy. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No