title: The Worst Thrush I Have Ever Seen.
abstract: A neonate developed oral lesions during treatment of thrush with gentian violet. The medication was applied by his mother according to the instructions on the bottle she bought over the counter. The literature is briefly reviewed and it is suggested that the availability of this solution without medical supervision should be reconsidered.
authors.affiliation: From the *Department of Pediatrics and †Division of Pediatric Infectious Diseases, Altru Health System and ‡Pediatrics University of North Dakota School of Medicine and Health Sciences, Grand Forks, ND.
authors.forename: Miltiadis
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Douvoyiannis
authors.forename: Colleen
authors.initials: C
authors.lastname: Swank
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D000891:Anti-Infective Agents, Local / Q000009:adverse effects*; D002057:Burns, Chemical / Q000209:etiology* / Q000503:physiopathology; D002180:Candidiasis, Oral / Q000188:drug therapy; D005260:Female; D005840:Gentian Violet / Q000009:adverse effects*; D006801:Humans; D007231:Infant, Newborn; D009061:Mouth Mucosa / Q000187:drug effects* / Q000503:physiopathology
chemical_list: D000891:Anti-Infective Agents, Local; D005840:Gentian Violet