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Yeast Infection, Oral - Oral Thrush
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Prevention & Expectations
What can be done to prevent the infection?
Measures to prevent oral Candida infection include:
What are the long-term effects of the infection?
If properly treated, this disease should completely go away. The condition can recur or more serious problems may develop if prescribed medication is not taken properly.
What are the risks to others?
There are no risks to others, as thrush cannot be passed from one person to another. However, a person with thrush may have an underlying disease, such as HIV, which may be contagious.