A 4-month-old develops oral white spots and shallow ulcers. The pediatrician diagnoses thrush which is caused by:

a. Escherichia coli.
b. Streptococcal bacteria.
c. Candida albicans.
d. Staphylococcal bacteria.


ANS: C
Thrush is caused by Candida albicans. Thrush is not caused by E coli, strep, or staph.

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