Thrush
Alternate Names : Candidiasis - Oral, Oral Thrush
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Candida, Flourescent Stain
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This microscopic film shows a fluorescent stain of Candida. Candida is a yeast (fungus) that causes mild disease, but in immunocompromised individuals it may cause life-threatening illness. (Courtesy of the Centers for Disease Control.)
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Mouth Anatomy
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The mouth is the origination of the digestive tract. The teeth and salivary glands aid in breaking down food for digestion. The tonsils aid against infections.
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