What causes Thrush in infants?
Thrush is a fungal infection caused by the fungus Candida albicans. Thrush appears in your baby’s mouth and forms white patches on the roof, sides and sometimes even the tongue. It resembles cottage cheese and some mothers initially mistake it for milk spit-up-until they try to wipe it away, that is. If you try to gently wipe the white patches away using gauze or a clean finger, you’ll notice that the white patches come off. Underneath, you’ll notice a red, raw area that may bleed. Thrush usually strikes infants when they are two months old or younger, but it also often occurs in older infants. Where Does Thrush Come From? Thrush is a yeast infection that can be passed from mother to infant and vice versa. No one is sure of the exact cause, although there are many guesses as to what causes this infection. Your baby can contract thrush as it passes through the vaginal canal during birth. Hormonal changes after childbirth will bring out thrush in your baby. Your baby may also catch thrus
