She sipped slowly, aware of the sharp taste and the reason for it. Oral thrush is a fungal infection caused by an overgrowth of Candida albicans, often associated with immune changes, antibiotics, or disrupted oral balance (Pappas et al. 503).
Certain teas and rinses, when used alongside medical treatment, may support oral comfort due to antifungal and anti-inflammatory properties, though they are not substitutes for prescribed care (Goyal et al. 118). She did not rush healing. Acceptance meant following treatment, listening to her body, and allowing recovery to take its course.Works Cited (MLA)
Goyal, Richa, et al. “Antifungal Activity of Medicinal Plants Against Oral Candida Species.” Journal of Oral Biology and Craniofacial Research, vol. 10, no. 1, 2020, pp. 115–120.
Pappas, Peter G., et al. “Clinical Practice Guideline for the Management of Candidiasis.” Clinical Infectious Diseases, vol. 62, no. 4, 2016, pp. 409–417.
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