A sore throat, loss of taste, and a burning tongue are telltale signs something is wrong. But the culprit might surprise you.

People living with HIV face unique oral health challenges that require special attention and care. The virus's impact on the ...

Medically reviewed by Renita White, MD Mouth and tongue lesions are often one of the first symptoms of human immunodeficiency ...

Oral thrush is a fungal infection typically treated with antifungal drugs, but milder cases may respond to home remedies and over-the-counter treatments.

Thrush may ocassionally develop after a viral upper-respiratory infection or infectious mononucleosis (glandular fever). However, the most common predisposing factors to developing oral thrush are ...

Oral thrush is a yeast infection occurring in the mouth and throat as a result of an excess of Candida albicans, a typical yeast found in the oral cavity.

Medically reviewed by Edmund Khoo, DDS Thrush, or oral candidiasis, is a fungal infection in your mouth and throat. It is ...

Oral thrush is not typically severe, but if left untreated, it can worsen over time. The signs of oral thrush, such as a white coating or white spots in the mouth, redness, and pain, all indicate a ...

When to Seek Medical Advice While these home remedies can provide relief for oral thrush, severe or persistent cases may require medical attention. Consult a healthcare professional if: ...