Gastrointestinal Disorders in Infants
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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?

    <p>White patches in the mouth</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What can cause an overgrowth of candida in the mouth?

    <p>Antibiotics use</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Inadequate sterilization of teats and bottles</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Use of corticosteroids inhalers</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>White patches resembling milk curds</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

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

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

    <p>Immature immune system</p> Signup and view all the answers

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