Can Adults Get Thrush

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Candidiasis (Thrush)

The Bottom Line Candidiasis is a very common yeast (fungal) infection. The fungus normally lives in the body. It cannot be eliminated. The best way to avoid an outbreak of candidiasis is to strengthen your immune system by taking antiretroviral medications (ARVs). Most candida infections are easily treated with local therapies. In people with weakened immune systems, these infections become more persistent. Systemic anti-fungal drugs can be...

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Thrush

In a recent trip to the doctor I found that I have thrush. I haven't had sexual intercourse with anyone but my wife in nine years but I decided to have a HIV test done anyway. It came back negative. What other things could be causing thrush...

Response from David A. Reznik, D.D.S.

Grady Health System

There are several other factors besides HIV that can lead to a person developing thrush including, but not limited to the following:uncontrolled diabetesuse of asthma inhalersuse of broad spectrum antibioticsany condition or medication that would... Read more »

Had oral with women 90 day test Negative Dentist says I have thrush

I had oral sex with a women giving and recieving. I broke out with canker soars in back of my throat 3 weeks after. Then loose stools and lost 12 lbs. I had night sweats, fever, extreme fatigue, thrush and headaches. I started developing numbness...

Response from Robert J. Frascino, M.D.

The Robert James Frascino AIDS Foundation

Hello,Your negative HIV tests out to 13 weeks are definitive and conclusive. HIV is not your problem. No way. No how! I cannot diagnose the cause of your symptoms over the Internet, but I can, with great certainty, tell you what's not causing... Read more »

Oral Thrush

Thanks for reading this Ryan!I had a low risk exposure (grinding my penis against a womans wet vagina), and after reading everything here and talking with my doctor, I was pretty sure everything was OK. I have been stressed alot still, but I have...

Response from Ryan M. Kull, C.S.W

Columbia University's Health & Related Services

I can't provide a diagnosis! If you have questions about symptoms, see your doctor. Regardless, you should not be concerned about your risk for HIV unless you engage in anal, vaginal, or oral sex.RMK... Read more »

lesbians and the connection between oral and vaginal thrush

I am a female who has been married to a male for a number of years. Two weeks ago I started a relationship with another woman. We had a very passionate w'end together which involved a lot of oral sex. My girlfriend ended up with vaginal...

Response from Ryan M. Kull, C.S.W

Columbia University's Health & Related Services

Thrush (oral candidiasis) is not common in healthy adults. Someone who is not immune compromised is unlikely to experience thrush. Candida, the fungus that causes candidiasis, normally exists in a person's mouth but is kept under control by... Read more »

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Oral Thrush

Posted by Anonymous, 2 Replies

Is it normal for someone who could possibly be having symptomes of a recent infection (due to having sex with someone of unknown status) have a burning tong and lips due to oral thrush without having the creamy white patches? Are patches supposed... Read more »

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