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Oral moniliasis

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Yeast infection of the mouth and throat caused by a fungus formerly called <I>Monilia</I>, now known as Candida albicans.

This infection is also known as thrush.

Yeast organisms are part of the germs normally found in various parts of the body.

They ordinarily do not cause any symptoms.</P> Certain conditions, such as antibiotic use, can disturb the natural balance of microbes in the mouth and allow an overgrowth of Candida to cause thrush.

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