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  1.                           Black Hairy Tongue
  2. SYMPTOMS include the tongue becoming blackened and elongation of the thread
  3. like elevations (called papillae) that cover the tongue. No pain.
  4. CAUSES are from an overgrowth of fungi that may be the result of too many
  5. bacteria being killed by an antibiotic treatment.
  6. TREATMENT. Brushing the tongue and antifungal medication may be prescribed.