Thrush
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Thrush Home Care: Warning Signs
Notify your doctor if you have thrush and any of the following:
Worsening throat
swelling
Worsening
sore throat
Difficulty swallowing
Inability to swallow
Persistent thrush that lasts more than 2 weeks
Fever
over 101 degrees F (38.3 C)
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Thrush Outlook
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Mouth or tongue lesions
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Last Updated: Nov 5, 2008
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