1. What is oral thrush in babies?
Baby oral thrush, also known as hand, foot and mouth disease, is a common infectious disease. It usually occurs in infants and kindergarten children and is mainly caused by the coxsackie virus. It is characterized by blisters and ulcers on the hands, feet, and mouth, accompanied by symptoms such as fever and loss of appetite.
2. Ways of transmission of oral thrush in babies
Coxsackievirus is mainly spread through droplet transmission and contact transmission. The patient\’s saliva, nasal mucus, feces and infected items may be transmission routes. Therefore, people should pay attention to maintaining hygiene and washing hands frequently in public places such as kindergartens and nurseries to avoid cross-infection.
3. How to prevent oral thrush in babies?
1. Maintain good personal hygiene habits: wash hands frequently and avoid contact with contaminated items.
2. Pay attention to food hygiene: do not eat raw or cold food and unsterilized food.
3. Strengthen environmental sanitation: ventilate regularly and wash and disinfect frequently.
4. Avoid contact with patients: If you come into contact with patients, you should wash your body and clothes in time.
4. Treatment of thrush in babies
There is currently no specific medicine that can cure oral thrush in babies. Symptomatic treatment is generally adopted, such as fever, relieving oral ulcers, etc. At the same time, you should pay attention to rest and maintain good nutrition and water intake.
5. Complications of baby oral thrush
In the case of improper treatment or poor self-recovery, thrush in babies may cause some complications. Such as meningitis, pulmonary edema, etc. Therefore, you should seek medical attention promptly when your baby feels unwell.
6. How to help children relieve the discomfort of baby oral thrush?
1. Give your children more nutrients such as vitamin C and vitamin B2.
2. Rinse your mouth with warm salt water or apply compound licorice tablets and other medicines to relieve oral ulcers.
3. Drink more water to maintain body water balance.
4. Avoid spicy and irritating foods and eat soft and easy-to-digest foods.
5. Pay attention to rest and maintain emotional stability.
Abstract:
Baby oral thrush is a common infectious disease that mainly occurs in infants and kindergarten children. It is characterized by blisters and ulcers on the hands, feet, and mouth, accompanied by symptoms such as fever and loss of appetite. To prevent oral thrush in babies, you need to pay attention to personal hygiene habits, dietary hygiene and environmental hygiene. Treatment mainly adopts symptomatic treatment, and attention is paid to helping the child relieve discomfort. At the same time, your baby should seek medical attention promptly when he or she feels unwell.
