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Thrush Definition

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Thrush is a fungal infection of the mouth caused by an overgrowth of the yeast organism Candida albicans . Thrush usually begins on the tongue and inside of the cheeks and may spread to the palate, gums, tonsils, and throat. In severe cases, the infection may spread to the larynx (voicebox), digestive tract, respiratory system, or skin.

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