Vaginitis and yeast infections can be closely related to thrush....Thrush* can cause a sore throat/cough/ smelly breath. SHe was seen by her doctor for all those in Sept and Oct.
*Had a bad case this summer, I know.
If I drink too many cokes, I develope thrush. It also happens when I'm on antibiotics. I keep a bottle of acidophilus tablets around. They take care of it pretty quick.