what kind of fungus is on your mouth
Information On Mouth Fungus. 1  Mouth fungus is an infection of the mouth caused by the candida fungus, also known as yeast. 2  Mouth fungus can affect anyone, though it occurs most often in babies and toddlers, older adults, and people with weakened immune systems. A common sign of mouth fungus is the presence of creamy white, slightly raised lesions in the mouthâusually on your tongue or inner cheeksâbut also sometimes on the roof of the mouth, gums, tonsils, or back of the throat.