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Gastrointestinal Disorders in Infants

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Which infant disorder is characterized by white patches resembling milk curds in the mouth?

Thrush stomatitis (correct)

Colic

Catarrhal stomatitis

Herpetic stomatitis

What can contribute to thrush in newborns?

Overgrowth of healthy mouth organisms

Excessive sterilization of teats and bottles

Inadequate breastfeeding

Immature immune system (correct)

In older children, thrush may occur among those using:

Antibiotics

Chemotherapy for cancer

Immune system disorders

Corticosteroids inhalers (correct)

What is a common symptom of thrush stomatitis in infants?

White patches in the mouth Signup and view all the answers

What can cause an overgrowth of candida in the mouth?

Antibiotics use Signup and view all the answers

What is the etiology of Candida albicans infection in newborns with thrush stomatitis?

Inadequate sterilization of teats and bottles Signup and view all the answers

What is a common factor contributing to thrush in older children?

Use of corticosteroids inhalers Signup and view all the answers

What is the characteristic appearance of thrush stomatitis in infants' mouths?

White patches resembling milk curds Signup and view all the answers

What is the assessment finding associated with thrush stomatitis in infants' mouths?

White patches resembling milk curds that are difficult to remove and cause bleeding if removed Signup and view all the answers

What can lead to an overgrowth of candida in the mouth of newborns?

Immature immune system Signup and view all the answers