Paeds Oral candidas

Question 1

Oral candidas Mx for children

Answer 1

1st line: Miconazole oral gel for 14 days for age >4months
2nd line: Nystatin suspension for under 4 months or miconzole not tolerated

Question 2

When should a specialist be consulted for a child with oral candidiasis?

Answer 2

If there is inadequate response after 14 days of topical treatment,
OR
if the child is immunocompromised or has severe/extensive infection

Question 3

What oral hygiene advice should be given to parents of children with oral candidiasis?

Answer 3

Encourage regular cleaning of the child’s mouth and feeding equipment, and ensure good hand hygiene to prevent reinfection

Question 4

Oral candidas most common causative organism

Answer 4

Candida albicans

Question 5

what are the Mx and advice to breastfeeding mothers with baby effected by oral thrush

Answer 5

• Cont. breastfeeding
• Treat Both Mother and Baby Simultaneously