📋Overview
Thrush is a common term for oropharyngeal candidiasis, a fungal infection caused primarily by Candida species, most often Candida albicans. It is characterized by white patches on mucous membranes, especially in the mouth. The term 'thrush' is a legacy name; the modern preferred term is oropharyngeal candidiasis or oral candidiasis.
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