Candida is most often implicated in causation of
Correct Answer: Thrush
Description: Candida infection causes mucosal lesion like vaginitis and oral thrush. oral thrush found commonly in bottle-fed infants and aged and debilitated. This condition is characterised by creamy white patches appear on the tongue and buccal mucosa following removal, this leaves a red oozing surface. Tinea capitis is caused by dermatophytes. Ref: Textbook of Microbiology, Ananthanarayan and Paniker; 9th edition
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