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Is oral thrush contagious

2018-09-09 11:42:04
Hello I am a mother of 4 year old kid; he has recently started his school where a kid I believe is suffering from oral thrush. I want to know is oral thrush contagious? What precautions can I take to prevent it to spreading to my child?
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Gove him unsweetened yogurt

Answered2018-09-10 01:37:09

YESNO

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Oral thrush usually will not spread unless there is close contact

Answered2018-09-10 02:38:33

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