A 4-year-old girl presents with white plaques on her tongue and inner cheeks that can be scraped off, revealing a red base underneath. Which organism ...

Question

A 4-year-old girl presents with white plaques on her tongue and inner cheeks that can be scraped off, revealing a red base underneath. Which organism is most likely responsible?

Accepted Answer

Candida albicans

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Streptococcus mutans

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Staphylococcus aureus

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Epstein-Barr virus

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Herpes simplex virus

MCQ (SBA): ENT & Ophthalmology

A 4-year-old girl presents with white plaques on her tongue and inner cheeks that can be scraped off, revealing a red base underneath. Which organism is most likely responsible?