This PedsCases note provides a one-page overview on oral thrush, including its presentation, risk factors, diagnosis and management. It was created by Kylie Parent, a medical student at the University of Alberta with the help of Dr. Jessica Foulds, pediatrician at the University of Alberta.

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References

1. Thrush. Caring for kids. (2018). https://caringforkids.cps.ca/handouts/health-conditions-and-treatments/t...

2. Campbell, J., & Palazzi, D. (2023). Candida infections in children. UpToDate. https://www.uptodate.com/contents/candida-infections-in-children?search=...

3. Bortolussi, R., & Martin, S. (2021). Antifungal agents for common outpatient paediatric infections. Canadian Paediatric Society. https://cps.ca/en/documents/position/antifungal-agents-common-infections