Oral Thrush In Aids Baby is a photograph by Dr M.a. Ansary/science Photo Library which was uploaded on September 12th, 2018.
Oral Thrush In Aids Baby
Oral thrush in an AIDS baby. The white coating on the tongue is indicative of infection by the fungus Candida albicans. AIDS (acquired immune... more
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Oral Thrush In Aids Baby
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Oral thrush in an AIDS baby. The white coating on the tongue is indicative of infection by the fungus Candida albicans. AIDS (acquired immune deficiency syndrome) is a contagious disease caused by the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV). It causes a progressive weakening of the immune system, allowing opportunistic infections to take hold, and making normally harmless infections life threatening. It can be passed from a mother to her unborn baby through the placenta. Such babies are born with a weak immune system, and usually die within a few years. This baby is from Africa, where lack of access to drugs and information makes AIDS a major public health concern.
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