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Which infant disorder is characterized by white patches resembling milk curds in the mouth?
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?
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:
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?
What is a common symptom of thrush stomatitis in infants?
What can cause an overgrowth of candida in the mouth?
What can cause an overgrowth of candida in the mouth?
What is the etiology of Candida albicans infection in newborns with thrush stomatitis?
What is the etiology of Candida albicans infection in newborns with thrush stomatitis?
What is a common factor contributing to thrush in older children?
What is a common factor contributing to thrush in older children?
What is the characteristic appearance of thrush stomatitis in infants' mouths?
What is the characteristic appearance of thrush stomatitis in infants' mouths?
What is the assessment finding associated with thrush stomatitis in infants' mouths?
What is the assessment finding associated with thrush stomatitis in infants' mouths?
What can lead to an overgrowth of candida in the mouth of newborns?
What can lead to an overgrowth of candida in the mouth of newborns?
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