An infection of the mouth and tongue is called oral candidiasis, also known as ________

A) thrush
B) leukoplakia
C) pharyngitis
D) glossitis


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Explanation: A) Correct! This infection is caused by the yeast Candida albicans.
B) Leukoplakia is in the mouth and tongue, but it is not an infection.
C) Pharyngitis is an infection, but it is of the throat, not the mouth and tongue.
D) Glossitis is an infection, but it is of the tongue only.

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