Eli5: Why, despite having perfect conditions (wet, warm, shaded), fungal infections aren’t everyday problem inside our mouth?

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Eli5: Why, despite having perfect conditions (wet, warm, shaded), fungal infections aren’t everyday problem inside our mouth?

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You normally have bacteria in your mouth. That bacteria helps fight off infections. That’s why certain antibiotics have oral thrush as a side effect. The antibiotic kills off all the bacteria in your mouth, giving the thrush a chance to take over.

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