What to do about thrush in infants

  Thrush in infants is a disease caused by Candida albicans infection. The oil is called acute pseudomembranous Candida stomatitis, which can occur in people of any age, but is most common in newborn infants, with an incidence of 4%, also known as neonatal thrush. The course of the disease is acute or subacute. Neonatal thrush mostly occurs within 2 to 8 days after birth, and the most common sites are the cheek, tongue, soft palate and lips. The mucous membrane of the damaged area is congested with scattered soft spots as white as snow, such as the size of a hat pinhead, which soon fuse with each other to form white or blue-white velvety patches and can continue to expand to the tonsils, pharynx, and gums. Early mucosal congestion is more pronounced, so there is a contrast between bright red and snow-white. In contrast, the old lesions have reduced mucosal congestion and white patches with yellowish tinge. The patches are very tightly attached and can be wiped off with a little pressure, exposing the red mucosal erosion and mild bleeding. The child is irritable, cries, has difficulty nursing, sometimes has mild fever, and the systemic reaction is generally mild; in a few cases, however, it may spread to the esophagus and bronchi, causing candidiasis or pulmonary candidiasis.  Children with thrush in infants must be seen in a hospital and medicated under the guidance of a doctor. Pediatric feeding utensils should be cleaned and disinfected, and care should be taken to prevent cross-infection caused by feeding staff. Sodium bicarbonate 0.5/tablet, 4 tablets with 100 ml of water gently wash the mouth after each child eats. Gradually let children learn to rinse their mouths. Change to rinse mouth after meals to form a habit. Anti-candida topical available mycoplasma 50,000 U to 100,000 U/ml of water suspension coating, every 2-3 hours, after coating can be swallowed. For specific medication, please combine with clinical, subject to the guidance of doctor’s face-to-face consultation.