Thrush, Candidiasis - DermAtlas - Dermatology Image Atlas

Contributor

Douglas Hoffman, MD

Diagnosis

thrush candidiasis

Body Site

mouth tongue lip gingiva

Age

12 days

Pigmentation

dark

Organization

reticulated confluent

Color

white/hypo

Morphology

plaqulous (plaque / nodule / tumor)

Pattern

symmetric

Comments

This healthy 12-day-old infant developed thrush with involvement of the tongue, gingivae, buccal mucosa, palate, and lips. This is a common finding and typically does not require investigation in healthy infants under 12 months of age. Rapid clearance was achieved by applying nystatin suspension to the oral mucosa four times a day. Other measures included application of nystatin to mother's nipples and boiling latex nipples after each use.

Description

thick coat of confluent white reticulated patches

Image Added

10/25/2004 22:53:40

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