What should I do if my child has a fungal infection?

Children's bodies are relatively weak, and because their bodies are not fully developed, they are very likely to be infected by fungi. Parents must not be too nervous at this time. It is best to take the children for treatment in time to prevent serious situations. Now, let me give you a detailed introduction so that everyone can be more clear.

Fungal infection in infants

As synthetics replace natural fibers as the primary material for clothing, some fungal infections have increased significantly, while other fungal infections have spread because antibiotics suppress bacterial infections. In the past, this type of disease was limited to people in certain occupations who were exposed to extremely humid environments, people with poor hygiene, or extremely weak patients in every family. The current increase in antifungal use around the world reflects a massive effort to control mold disease; whether our current habits promote or inhibit mold, they are indeed continuing to increase.

1. Oral thrush and diaper area

Oral thrush is a white web or a layer of material that may be fine or rough and friable. The spots are most likely to appear on the inside of the cheeks and on the tongue, but sometimes the fungus can spread to the lips. If the white covering on the tongue does not invade the mucous membranes of the cheeks, it is not necessarily thrush.

Initially, perianal thrush appears as dotted, often oozing nodules, but these nodules quickly spread and at least some of them coalesce to form small rings of scale around their edges. This infection usually starts in the mouth and then moves through the digestive tract to the anus. At this stage, it can be detected in the stool. Intestinal thrush is very difficult to cure in severely debilitated children or in patients who are also receiving broad-spectrum antibiotics. In such cases, the patient's stool smells like yeast.

The above is the editor’s detailed introduction. Everyone should be very clear about it now. At the same time, everyone must pay attention to it in daily life and develop good living habits and eating habits. Environmental hygiene is also very important. Pay special attention to the sanitary environment around children and let children develop good hygiene habits.