Can yeast infections in infants cause low weight?
On One Hand: Can Cause Poor Weight GainThrush is a yeast infection that can occur in infants. The mouth is one area that thrush can affect. The infection can cause an infant’s mouth to be so sore that he will refuse to feed. The baby will lose weight if he cannot obtain proper nourishment.On the Other: It Can Be TreatedThrush can be treated with medication. When the infection is cured, the infant will be more comfortable, able to resume normal feedings and grow as nature intended. The nursing mom may also need to be treated so that she can prevent the yeast from re-infecting her infant.Bottom LineYeast infections in infants may cause poor weight gain. However, yeast infections are treatable.
