Thrush is sometimes misdiagnosed as Ringworm

It has been reported that some patients have been misdiagnosed with Ringworm, when in fact the correct diagnosis in their specific case was Thrush.

Thrush or a yeast infection is a fungal infection caused by candida albicans. It causes symptoms such as itching and irritation around the head of the penis and under the foreskin, burning sensation while urinating, thick white odor free discharge with cottage cheese appearance or watery discharge, difficulty pulling back foreskin and an unpleasant smell. It can also appear in areas such as the skin of the armpits, groin and between the fingers. It is not a sexually transmitted infection but its symptoms can be easily mistaken for an STI such as herpes, or trichomoniasis, an allergic reaction or small cuts from shaving.

Always consult your doctor or health professional, and do not self diagnose.

Symptoms can include:

Rash scales over with yellow or white discharge, red itchy or painful rash

Symptoms are a guideline only and may apply to either the diagnosis or the reported misdiagnosis, or both. Consult your specialist for further information.

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