Infant yeast infection is a commonly known disease. It commonly occurs in the vagina or in the rectal area of infants in form of diaper rash or hemorrhoids. Yeast infection occurs in children especially, when they are sick and are taking antibiotics. The causes of infant and toddler yeast infections are different to those of adults. Mouth and genital areas are moist places, which is an ideal place for the yeast to grow. Antibiotics are the most common culprit for the yeast infections in young children.
Causes of infant yeast infection
Unlike adults, causes of infant yeast infection are different in nature. When infants develop yeast infections, it is considered an uncommon malady.
I.Right at the time, a child comes in this world, can get affected by this disease, and transferred to him by his mother, who is already infected. During delivery, the infection gets in the mouth of the baby and ultimately, an infant can develop a yeast infection post-natal.
II.Negligence of the mother in keeping her infant's vaginal area clean and dry creates an opportunity for the Candida to grow. Candida is known as a fungus of 'opportunity'.
III.Inappropriate bathing of infants can also cause yeast infection. Harsh soaps can be the cause of this infection. A first-time mother may not understand that, harsh soaps for infants can irritate the child's vagina.
IV.Giving antibiotics to your children, when they are sick, increases the chance of yeast infection. These antibiotics kill bad and good bacteria at the same time. The absence of good bacteria causes yeast infections because there is no check on the balance of yeast inside an infant's body.
V.Children taking high level of sugar in their diet like, sweets, artificially sweetened fruit drinks etc are at a risk of getting infected. Increased sugar becomes a good food for the yeast to grow on.
VI.Sexual abuse is the shocking cause of this disease. If an infected male attempts to insert his penis by force into a female infant's vagina, the child has of course, contracted yeast infection.
Care and cure for infant yeast infection
In order to protect a child from yeast infection, a mother must be careful and she needs to change her parenting behavior. Following are some points which will help a mother, cure the infant's yeast infection and protect the child from the recurring infection;
I.Mothers should clean the genital areas of the infants.
II.Keep your infant dry and clean, by changing the diapers on time.
III.Use mild infant soaps which are not harmful for your babies.
IV.Bring down the sugar level in the diet of your infants. Give them a high fiber diet. Try to use natural remedies to cure the yeast infection, especially lactobacillus, acidophilus and bifidus. Add green vegetables in their diet. They are good energy boosters.
V.Make sure that your infant is wearing loose and dry underpants. They allow air to pass through, leaving the skin dry and moisture free.
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