Oral Thrush in Infants: Candida Infection Symptoms, Diagnosis, and Antifungal Treatment

Oral thrush is a yeast infection (Candida) causing white patches in a baby's mouth. Usually harmless but can cause feeding discomfort. Rarely spreads to esophagus/lungs.

Diagnosis is clinical; treatment: topical antifungal (e.g., nystatin) applied to mouth. Consult a pediatrician if suspected.