KNV Adithya¹* and Dinesh Noble B²

¹Assistant Professor, Department of General Medicine, Panimalar Medical College Hospital and Research Institute, Poonamallee, Chennai, India
²Third Professional MBBS: Part 1, Panimalar Medical College Hospital and Research Institute, India

*Corresponding Author: KNV Adithya, Assistant Professor, Department of General Medicine, Panimalar Medical College Hospital and Research Institute, Poonamallee, Chennai, India.

Received: March 24, 2025; Published: August 22, 2025

Abstract

Oral thrush, or oropharyngeal candidiasis, is a fungal infection caused by Candida albicans. It commonly affects immunocompromised individuals but can also occur in immunocompetent individuals under specific conditions. This case report discusses a 40-year-old female diagnosed with oral thrush, highlighting clinical presentation, diagnostic approach, and management.

 Keywords: Oral Thrush; Candida albicans

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Citation

Citation: KNV Adithya and Dinesh Noble B. “Oral Thrush in a 40-Year-Old Female: A Case Report”.Acta Scientific Medical Sciences 9.9 (2025): 66-68.

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