Candidiasis (Thrush, Diaper Rash)
Cause/Symptoms:
Transmission:
Incubation:
Period of Communicability:
- Fungus
- Thrush: Thin white layer on tongue and inside of cheeks
- May cause difficulty with feeding
- Diaper rash or other skin rash: Well demarcated, red rash with white flaky border, usually in skin folds
- Painful when comes in contact with urine
Transmission:
- Person-to-person by direct contact
Incubation:
- Variable, 2 to 5 days for thrush in infants
Period of Communicability:
- While lesions are present
We can discuss your child's return to daycare once all the following criteria has been met:
- If covered by a diaper or clothing: allowed in daycare
- If in or around mouth or in another place that can not be covered - 24 hrs after it is gone
If can be covered - Your child doesn't have to miss any daycare.
If can't be covered - The length of time your child is required to remain home will depend on how long it takes for the gone.
If can't be covered - The length of time your child is required to remain home will depend on how long it takes for the gone.