Clinical manifestations of oral candidiasis

Oral candidiasis is an inflammation of oral mucosa caused by Candida albicans infection. It is a common disease in newborns. Typical symptoms: white milk clot-like substances, punctiform or small pieces, gradually fused into large milky white films, slightly convex. The edges are not congested. After the film is peeled off, the local mucosa is flushed and rough, and there may be oozing blood. A new white film is rapidly formed. There is no pain in the affected area. Generally, there is no systemic symptoms. Other symptoms include spreading to the posterior pharyngeal wall, larynx, esophagus, intestinal tract, trachea, lungs, vomiting, choking milk, dysphagia, hoarseness, dyspnea, etc. Diagnosis is based on typical clinical manifestations, and the presence of Candida albicans hyphae and spores under the microscope. It can also be confirmed by Candida albicans culture or confirmed by genetic diagnosis.