Thrush occurs as white patches surrounded by erythematous tissue in oral mucosa. The microorganism that causes this is:
A. Candida
B. Herpes simplex I
C. Coxsackie virus
D. Herpes zoster
ANS: A
Candidal infections of the oral mucosa take several forms. Thrush, or pseudomembranous candida, results in white patches, or plaques, overlying a very red base. Erythematous candida results in erythematous lesions and, on occasion, ulcerative lesions. Angular stomatitis results in lesions at the corners or angles of the mouth. The amount of associated pain is variable.
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