A child has white plaque in the mouth with a few shallow ulcers. What treatment does the healthcare professional educate the parent about?
A)Nystatin oral suspension
B)Warm saline rinses
C)Topical antivirals
D)No specific treatment

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This infant has thrush, caused by Candida albicans. The treatment is an antifungal mouth rinse such as nystatin. Warm saline rinses and antiviral medications will not treat this fungal infection.

A Child Has White Plaque in the Mouth with a Few