What are the symptoms of candidiasis?
The following are the most common symptoms of candidiasis. However, each child may experience symptoms differently. Symptoms may include: • in the mouth (thrush): • the tongue becomes white • white patches on the cheeks or throat (these white lesions do not scrape off easily) • in the diaper area: • very red lesions with well-defined edges (lesions may be raised) • sores that have pus in them Yeast infections in the diaper area usually have additional lesions away from the diaper area (i.e., on the stomach or thighs). A boy’s scrotum may also be affected. The symptoms of candidiasis may resemble other dermatologic conditions or medical problems. Always consult your child’s physician for a diagnosis.
