Candidiasis (Yeast Infection) What is candidiasis? |What are the
symptoms of candidiasis?| |The symptoms of candidiasis vary
depending on the location of the infection. The following are
the most common symptoms of a yeast infection. However, each
child may experience symptoms differently. Symptoms may include:
| The symptoms of candidiasis may resemble other skin
conditions. Always consult your child's physician for a
diagnosis. How is candidiasis diagnosed? |In addition to a
medical history and physical examination of your child, your
child's physician may scrape off a skin sample to confirm the
diagnosis with a microscope or a culture.| Treatment for
candidiasis: |Candidiasis is highly treatable with medicated
ointments. Yeast infections in the vagina or anus can be treated
with medicated suppositories. Thrush may be treated with a
medicated mouthwash or lozenges that dissolve in the mouth.
Severe infection or infections in an immunocompromised child may
be treated with oral anti-yeast medications. | |Clic