Risk Factors for Oral thrush
| About risk factors: Risk factors for Oral thrush are factors that do not seem to be a direct cause of the disease, but seem to be associated in some way. Having a risk factor for Oral thrush makes the chances of getting a condition higher but does not always lead to Oral thrush. Also, the absence of any risk factors or having a protective factor does not necessarily guard you against getting Oral thrush. For general information and a list of risk factors, see the risk center. |
Risk factor list: The list of risk factors mentioned for Oral thrush in various sources includes:
- Newborns
- Infants
- Elderly
- Immune compromise
- AIDS
- HIV
- Diabetes
- Dentures
- Poorly fitted dentures
- Dental appliances
- Cancer
- Immune deficiency
- Antibiotics
- Steroids
Last revision: April 9, 2003
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