Question
Why has my baby got thrush?
20 March 2017. Related: All topics, Children, HIV testing.
My baby tested negative twice and he is nine months old. He always has thrush, should I be worried?
Answer
Thanks for getting in touch.
It is great to hear that your baby has so far tested negative. This is a really important step. And a strong indicator that they will stay negative.
Thrush in babies is common. It is something that is easy to treat, so please talk to the doctor about this. There’s more info here:
http://www.nhs.uk/Conditions/Oral-thrush—babies/Pages/Introduction.aspx
Hi Tebogo,
i-base aren’t medical doctors. If your baby is negative, but gets ill, she will need to see a doctor.
My baby tested negative at 18 months, but she gets sick often, what can I do?