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What Causes Fungal Infection In A 9-month-old?
Hello, My daughter is 9 months old. Her stool sample showed a fungal infection and the doctor prescribed Nystatin. What causes fungal infections in infants and what can we do to avoid them? Are there any foods to avoid during treatment too? Thank you.
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Hello,
Is she a preterm baby? As fungal infections are more common in preterm babies than a term born. There are various fungal infections presenting in an infant. Is there any rash around the butt? That is typically due to yeast. Nystatin is used as a topical cream to treat it. You can also use zinc oxide topically. It prevented by making the butt area moisture free and frequent change of diapers.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Shakeel Khan
Is she a preterm baby? As fungal infections are more common in preterm babies than a term born. There are various fungal infections presenting in an infant. Is there any rash around the butt? That is typically due to yeast. Nystatin is used as a topical cream to treat it. You can also use zinc oxide topically. It prevented by making the butt area moisture free and frequent change of diapers.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Shakeel Khan
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