Oral thrush
Jun 01, 2025•6 min•Ep. 51
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Episode description
Want to know how to differentiate a normal white patch on the tongue vs a not normal white patch? Learn about thrush in this week’s episode!
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This episode was written by pediatricians Tammy Yau and Lidia Park with content support from Julia Froud (UC Davis pediatrician). Pediatricians Tammy and Lidia take full responsibility for any errors or misinformation.
Key Points:
- Thrush is due to candida yeast infection
- It cannot be wiped off the tongue as compared to milk residue
- Treat with topical nystatin solution
Sources:
- Pediatric in Review, 2007: https://publications.aap.org/pediatricsinreview/article/28/1/15/34605/Oral-Conditions
- Thrush Pediatric Patient Education (2024) https://doi.org/10.1542/ppe_schmitt_240
AAP Redbook, 2021, Candidiasis: https://doi.org/10.1542/9781610025782-S3_025
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