Candida is an infection caused by Candida Albicans, and it is a fungus that lives in the human body. It normally appears when the immune system weakens.
When this infection appears in the baby's mouth, it can spread to the mother's nipple generating a cross infection
Candida not only appears in the mouth, it can also appear in different parts of the body, in the case of babies it usually appears in diaper areas. The symptoms are diverse but the most notable is white spots in the mouth that when removed leaves a bleeding area.
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Source: Youtube/ BabyCenter