A group of nursing students are reviewing information about fungal infections. The students demonstrate understanding of the information when they identify which of the following as a superficial fungal infection?
A) Aspergillosis
B) Cryptococcal meningitis
C) Thrush
D) Malaria
Ans: C
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Thrush is also oral candidiasis, a superficial fungal infection of the oral mucosa. Aspergillosis and cryptococcal meningitis are systemic fungal infections. Malaria is a protozoal infection.
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