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Oral thrush in adults is not contagious and its symptoms are mainly redness and white patches inside the mouth.

Other symptoms include the following:

• cracks at the corners of the mouth
• not tasting things properly
• an unpleasant taste in the mouth
• pain inside the mouth (for example, a sore tongue or sore gums)
• difficulty eating and drinking

There are factors that increase the risk of having oral thrush, which inlude:

• taking antibiotics over a long time
• using asthma inhalers
• having cancer treatment like chemotherapy
• having uncontrolled diabetes

There are measures, which can be taken to minimise the risk of having oral thrush, which include:

• taking care of your teeth: brush twice a day
• cleaning your dentures, and going for regular check-ups even if you have dentures
• brushing your gums and tongue with a soft toothbrush if you do not have any teeth
• rinsing your mouth after eating or taking medicine
• going to regular check-ups if you have a long-term condition like diabetes