Oral Soft Tissue Infections Quiz

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Which type of candidosis is a rare entity and presents as a group of overlapping syndromes with a common pattern of cutaneous candidal infections?

  • Chronic hyperplastic candidosis
  • Acute atrophic candidosis
  • Mucocutaneous candidosis (correct)
  • Acute pseudomembranous candidosis

Which type of candidosis is characterized by persistent, severe, and diffuse cutaneous candidal infections affecting skin, nails, and mucous membranes?

  • Acute atrophic candidosis
  • Mucocutaneous candidosis (correct)
  • Chronic hyperplastic candidosis
  • Acute pseudomembranous candidosis

Which type of candidosis often presents with white patches that can be easily wiped off, leaving a red or bleeding surface underneath?

  • Chronic hyperplastic candidosis
  • Acute pseudomembranous candidosis (correct)
  • Mucocutaneous candidosis
  • Acute atrophic candidosis

Which type of candidosis is characterized by red, often painful areas, commonly found on the palate or dorsum of the tongue?

<p>Acute atrophic candidosis (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a common clinical presentation of candidal infections?

<p>Acute pseudomembranous candidosis (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which type of candidosis is associated with chronic, erythematous, and often uncomfortable lesions that do not rub off?

<p>Chronic hyperplastic candidosis (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which type of candidiasis is associated with dentures?

<p>Acute atrophic candidosis (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the most common infection-causing fungus in the oral cavity?

<p>Candida albicans (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following factors can alter the oral mucosa environment and promote fungal growth?

<p>Antibiotic therapy that kills more bacteria (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following conditions is a risk factor for developing oral candidiasis?

<p>Diabetes (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a clinical presentation of candidal infections?

<p>Chronic erythematous candidosis (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a common symptom of Acute Atrophic Candidosis?

<p>Burning sensation and soreness (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main cause of Chronic Erythematous Candidosis?

<p>Well-fitting denture that prevents saliva from reaching the underlying mucosa (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How should the denture be cleaned in Chronic Erythematous Candidosis?

<p>Soaked in 0.1% hypochlorite (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the characteristic appearance of lesions in Chronic Erythematous Candidosis?

<p>Red or velvet textured plaque (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary treatment for Acute Atrophic Candidosis?

<p>Stopping causative antibiotics (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a common location for lesions in Chronic Erythematous Candidosis?

<p>Palate and upper jaw (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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