what is thrush and is it contagious
Thrush is an infection of the oral mucous membranes (inner lining of the mouth and tongue) by the fungus Candida albicans. Thrush is also termed oral thrush, oral candidiasis, and oropharyngeal candidiasis. Thrush infection is not very common in the healthy population. However, thrush can be present in about 5%-7% of babies less than 1 month old, in AIDS patients (about 9%-31%), and in approximately 20% of cancer patients. Oral thrush, a fungal infection, is not considered contagious. The causative fungus, Candida albicans, is often already a natural inhabitant of the mouth and throat. When the oral environment changes (usually due to an immature or depressed immune system), the fungus can multiply and cause symptoms.
Now to answer the question of whether Thrush is contagious or not. The simple answer is it is. We must remember that Thrush is caused by Candida Albicans whish is a type of a fungus. Almost all people in this planet have Candida Albicans.