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What is the most common fungal infection of the oral cavity?
What is the most common fungal infection of the oral cavity?
Which form of oral candidiasis is characterized by a superficial, curd-like, whitish membrane that can be easily scraped off?
Which form of oral candidiasis is characterized by a superficial, curd-like, whitish membrane that can be easily scraped off?
Which systemic infection presents with a white-coated tongue as an oral lesion?
Which systemic infection presents with a white-coated tongue as an oral lesion?
Which type of ulcer is associated with lichen planus and squamous cell carcinoma?
Which type of ulcer is associated with lichen planus and squamous cell carcinoma?
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Which condition favors opportunistic oral infections, particularly herpes virus and candida?
Which condition favors opportunistic oral infections, particularly herpes virus and candida?
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Study Notes
Oral Fungal Infections
- The most common fungal infection of the oral cavity is candidiasis.
- Candidiasis is characterized by a superficial, curd-like, whitish membrane that can be easily scraped off.
- This type of infection presents with a white-coated tongue as an oral lesion.
- Candidiasis is a systemic infection.
Oral Ulcers and Conditions
- Ulcers associated with lichen planus and squamous cell carcinoma are a type of oral lesion.
- Immunosuppressive conditions, such as HIV/AIDS, favor opportunistic oral infections, particularly herpes virus and candida.
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Test your knowledge about oral candidiasis, the most common fungal infection of the oral cavity caused by Candida albicans. Learn about the risk factors, different forms, and criteria for diagnosis.
