Quiet Treatment

She followed the instructions carefully, morning and night, no skipping. Oral thrush is a fungal infection caused by an overgrowth of Candida albicans, often occurring when the immune system is stressed or the natural balance of microorganisms is disrupted (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention).

Antifungal treatments are effective when used consistently, and adherence to treatment reduces recurrence and complications (Pappas et al. 276). She did not rush healing. She accepted that recovery required patience, routine, and care. Medicine was not punishment. It was support.

Works Cited (MLA)
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Candidiasis. CDC, 2023.
Pappas, Peter G., et al. “Clinical Practice Guidelines for the Management of Candidiasis.” Clinical Infectious Diseases, vol. 62, no. 4, 2016, pp. e1–e50.