Re: Toddler Yeast Infection

Posted By Tracy on July 21, 1998 at 14:22:00:

In Reply to: Toddler Yeast Infection posted by Cindy on July 20, 1998 at 20:32:19:






My granddaughter just returned from a two week visit away from home.
She came home with a yeast infection. She has never had this before
and I'm curious as to where it could have come from. She is two years
old. is it normal for a small child to get this type of infection?
                                    Thanks,
                                      Grandma
YEAST INFECTIONS (THRUSH)
All children seem to experience this illness sometime during their childhood.
A yeast infection is usually caused by candida albicans which is a good bacteria most of the time. This is a germ that is normally found in everyone's body.
Conditions that can cause this disease are as follows:

Newborn can obtain during birth
Antibiotic therapy can cause an overgrowth problem of the bacteria
An excessive moisture problem usually caused by wet diapers
Thrush, in the mouth, appears as white patchs on the tongue and inside the mouth.
Yeast (candida) on the buttocks/groin area will appear as a Fire red rash.
Please see a Doctor for diagnosis and medication. The doctor will give you a antibiotic, such as nystatin, to combat this infection.
For the child with diaper rash (candidas), make sure you wash the diaper area after each diaper change. Use a mild soap, and rinse with water. Use a very soft baby wash cloth to keep irritation and pain to a minimum. You will need to check the diaper every 1-2 hours, and keep the diaper area as dry as possible.
No powder will be needed for this type of infection, only the ointment which is ordered by your Doctor.
This infection is not contagious. People already have this bacteria in their body. One way to combat this infection and many other childhood illnesses it to make sure you and your family wash their hands as often as necessary. Use a good antibacterial soap for adults and children in your home. Having separate towels for all members of the family is a good suggestion as well.